Aamir
Aamir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, populous, or full of life.
Origin and history
Aamir is a classic Arabic name meaning 'prosperous', 'populous', or 'full of life'. It has seen steady, moderate use in the United States over recent decades, particularly in Muslim and South Asian communities. It offers a strong, traditional alternative to the related and more common name Amir.
Popularity in the United States
2,691 babies in the United States have been named Aamir since 1880. It ranks #2497 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1344.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.6 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- FL (10.5 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 254 |
| 2000-2010 | 531 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,183 |
| 2020-2029 | 606 |
Famous people named Aamir
- Aamir Khan: Actor, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- The double 'a' spelling is often used to represent the long vowel sound in the original Arabic name.
- It shares a triconsonantal root (ΚΏ-M-R) with names like Omar and Ammar, relating to life and longevity.