Amir
Amir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prince, commander, or ruler.
Origin and history
Amir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning ruler, prince, or commander. It has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, becoming a well-established modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
55,747 babies in the United States have been named Amir since 1880. It ranks #469 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #110.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.6 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 655 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,843 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,615 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,869 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,481 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,129 |
Famous people named Amir
- Amir Khan: Boxer
- Amir Blumenfeld: Comedian, Podcaster
- Amir Johnson: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Historically, the term emir or amir was used throughout the Middle East and North Africa as a high-ranking military or royal title.
- Amir has rapidly climbed the U.S. baby name charts in recent decades, entering the top 150 names for boys.