Amiri
Amiri is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prince, commander, or royal leader.
Origin and history
Amiri is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'prince' or 'leader'. It has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States since 2020 as part of a trend toward modern, melodic names ending in -i. It is predominantly given to baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,306 babies in the United States have been named Amiri since 1880. It ranks #2234 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #603.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
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 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 301 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,664 |
Famous people named Amiri
- Amiri Baraka: poet, playwright
Fun facts
- Over 80% of all U.S. births registered with the name Amiri have occurred since 2020.
- Amiri stems from the Arabic root 'Amir', historically used as a title for rulers or commanders.