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Ameer
BoyArabic· “prince, commander”
- Meaning
- prince, commander
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEER
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #980
- US babies 2025
- 233
- Best rank
- #809 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Ameer
Ameer is an Arabic name that means “prince, commander”.
Ameer is an alternate spelling of Amir, an Arabic title and name meaning "prince," "commander," or "ruler." The word comes from the Arabic root amara, "to command," and the same title lies behind the English words emir and admiral. The name is widely used across the Muslim world and in communities around the globe. Ameer has a dignified, warm sound, and the double e spelling guides English speakers toward the long ee sound in the second syllable. It is short, strong, and pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Ameer first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #809 in 2016, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 287 were named Ameer. In 2025, 233 babies were named Ameer, and it ranked #980 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,593 in 1980, #1,152 in 2000, #906 in 2010, and #980 in 2025. Of the 6,596 US boys named Ameer since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,534 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kabir, Leif, Niklaus, Alaric, and Thatcher.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ameer ranked highest in Michigan, New York, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #375 | 23 |
| New York | #528 | 30 |
| Virginia | #630 | 11 |
| Pennsylvania | #663 | 13 |
| Illinois | #681 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ameer is usually pronounced ah-MEER, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Ameer
A few middle names that flow with Ameer: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ameer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ameer mean?
Ameer is an Arabic name that means “prince, commander”.
What is the origin of the name Ameer?
Ameer has Arabic roots. Ameer is an alternate spelling of Amir, an Arabic title and name meaning "prince," "commander," or "ruler." The word comes from the Arabic root amara, "to command," and the same title lies behind the English words emir and admiral.
Is Ameer a popular name?
Yes. Ameer ranked #980 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ameer a boy or girl name?
Ameer is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ameer?
Ameer is usually pronounced ah-MEER. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings