Amer
Amer is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, long-lived, or full of life; also used as a variant of Amir meaning prince or leader.
Origin and history
Amer is a masculine name primarily of Arabic origin, derived from a root meaning 'prosperous', 'full of life', or 'long-lived'. It can also function as a variant spelling of the Arabic name Amir (meaning 'prince' or 'commander'). In the United States, it remains a relatively rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,438 babies in the United States have been named Amer since 1880. It ranks #3287 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- NY (35.3 %)
- CA (31.4 %)
- IL (20.1 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
- FL (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 50 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 377 |
| 2000-2010 | 383 |
| 2010-2019 | 303 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Famous people named Amer
- Amer Deeb: Footballer
Fun facts
- Amer can stem from the Arabic root 'A-M-R' related to building and life, or serve as a phonetic variant of Amir.