Ahmir
Ahmir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prince, commander, or leader.
Origin and history
Ahmir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, closely related to the name Amir. It translates to prince, commander, or ruler. The name has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,814 babies in the United States have been named Ahmir since 1880. It ranks #2066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #914.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.5 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 672 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,631 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,357 |
Famous people named Ahmir
- Ahmir Mitchell: American football player
Fun facts
- Ahmir is a phonetic variant of the traditional Arabic name Amir, which means ruler or prince.
- The name has gained modern traction in the U.S., with a significant portion of its total recorded births occurring in recent years.