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Amir
BoyArabic, Hebrew· “prince, commander”
- Meaning
- prince, commander
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #105
- US babies 2025
- 3,297
- Best rank
- #95 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Amir
Amir is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “prince, commander”.
Amir is an Arabic word and name meaning "prince," "commander" or "ruler," from a root meaning "to command." The title emir comes from the same word. Amir is used across the Arabic, Persian, Turkish and South Asian worlds, and in Hebrew it is a separate name meaning "treetop" or "top of the tree," so it is common in Israel as well. Many families appreciate that it bridges cultures. Amir is short, confident and easy to say, and it has a warm, dignified sound. The feminine forms Amira and Amirah are also popular.
Popularity over time
Amir first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 50 different years, starting in 1976. Its best national rank was #95 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,640 babies. In 2025, 3,297 babies were named Amir, and it ranked #105 nationally. That is 48% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #769 in 1980, #413 in 2000, #278 in 2010, and #105 in 2025. Of the 55,747 US boys named Amir since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 20,129 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eithan, Archer, Emiliano, Myles, and Gael.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amir ranked highest in District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #18 | 25 |
| Louisiana | #32 | 90 |
| Mississippi | #37 | 52 |
| Maryland | #40 | 110 |
| Georgia | #50 | 185 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Amir over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Amir is usually pronounced uh-MEER, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ir”.
Middle names for Amir
A few middle names that flow with Amir: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amir
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “prince, commander”.
What is the origin of the name Amir?
Amir has Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian roots. Amir is an Arabic word and name meaning "prince," "commander" or "ruler," from a root meaning "to command." The title emir comes from the same word.
Is Amir a popular name?
Yes. Amir ranked #105 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amir a boy or girl name?
Amir is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Amir over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Amir?
Amir is usually pronounced uh-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