Amiri

Amiri - A very unique male name

Amiri appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #3246. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amiri and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amiri? 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 Amiri. The baby boy name Amiri was given to 448 baby boys in 2025, ranking #594 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,273 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amiri peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 501.

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Amiri is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amiri is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #215 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #904.

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 Amiri is where you live.

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Amiri origin and meaning

Arabic / Swahili-inspired

Prince; from Arabic amir, 'prince, commander'

Amiri builds on Amir, the Arabic title and name meaning prince or commander, with a melodic final -i. It appeared in American data in 1999, surged after 2020, and peaked in 2023.

Attested etymology

Amiri is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Amiri

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

Amir / Amari / Amare / Ameer / Amar / Ahmir / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Amiri

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 Amiri a common or unique name?

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

What is the number of syllables for the name Amiri?

3 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

uh-MEER-ee · /əˈmɪəri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amari — Same-sound coinage; a separate established name with a different construction

Famous bearers

• Amiri Baraka — American poet and playwright, born LeRoi Jones and later known as Amiri Baraka (1934–2014) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Amiri for its princely meaning and smooth, musical sound. It feels regal without being formal.

Worth knowing

• Amiri and Amari sound nearly identical and are often mixed up