Amir

Amir - A unique male name

Amir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1965 on position #1550. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amir. The baby boy name Amir was given to 3,283 baby boys in 2025, ranking #105 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 447 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amir peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 95.

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Amir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amir is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #18 - and is the least popular in Idaho at position #378.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amir is where you live.

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Amir origin and meaning

Arabic

"Prince, commander" — Arabic amir; a Hebrew name Amir, "treetop", exists separately

Amir is a title of rulers and commanders across the Muslim world that became a common given name in Arabic, Persian, Urdu and other languages. In America it dates from 1965 and has grown steadily, nearing its peak in 2024.

Attested etymology

Amir is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Amir, pop culture references for the name Amir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Amir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amir, sorted by popularity.

Amari / Amare / Ameer / Amar / Ahmir / Amiri / Ammar / Aamir / Anwar / Amauri /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Amir

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amir a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amir?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-MEER · /əˈmɪər/

Around the world

• Emir (Turkish) — The Turkish form of the same title and name.
• Amir (Persian) — Used as-is in Persian.
• Amir (Hebrew) — A separate Hebrew name meaning "treetop" or "summit".

Spellings and nicknames

• Ameer — A respelling matching the pronunciation.
• Emir — The Turkish form, also used in America.

Famous bearers

• Amir Khan — British boxer, former light-welterweight world champion (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents, often with Middle Eastern, South Asian or Muslim heritage, choose Amir for a name with regal meaning that is short, strong and increasingly familiar in America.

Worth knowing

• English speakers sometimes say 'ah-MEER' as 'uh-MIRE' or read it as a surname-style title; the two-syllable rhythm needs teaching once.