Ameer Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ameer is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ameer?
Ameer is spelled A-M-E-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Ameer at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Ameer” means “prince” or “leader” in Arabic.
- Origin
- The name “Ameer” is commonly associated with the Arabic language, where it denotes a noble or leader.
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEER · 2 syllables
Ameer Popularity in 2025
Rank#980
Recorded Births233
- Boys usage fell 49 places to #980 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ameer Mean?
The name “Ameer” means “prince” or “leader” in Arabic.
Origin: The name “Ameer” is commonly associated with the Arabic language, where it denotes a noble or leader.
How Do You Pronounce Ameer?
Pronunciationah-MEER
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ameer?
- History
- The name “Ameer” has been historically used as a title and personal name in Arabic-speaking cultures.
Ameer Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 233 | #980 |
| 2024 | Boys | 248 | #931 |
| 2023 | Boys | 237 | #952 |
| 2022 | Boys | 256 | #905 |
| 2021 | Boys | 287 | #829 |
| 2020 | Boys | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | Boys | 249 | #882 |
| 2018 | Boys | 278 | #809 |
| 2017 | Boys | 279 | #811 |
| 2016 | Boys | 284 | #809 |
| 2015 | Boys | 269 | #836 |
| 2014 | Boys | 225 | #936 |
| 2013 | Boys | 228 | #911 |
| 2012 | Boys | 207 | #970 |
| 2011 | Boys | 192 | #1,008 |
| 2010 | Boys | 225 | #904 |
| 2009 | Boys | 167 | #1,103 |
| 2008 | Boys | 152 | #1,175 |
| 2007 | Boys | 154 | #1,152 |
| 2006 | Boys | 149 | #1,141 |
| 2005 | Boys | 130 | #1,216 |
| 2004 | Boys | 127 | #1,203 |
| 2003 | Boys | 123 | #1,197 |
| 2002 | Boys | 117 | #1,191 |
When Was Ameer Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
287 recorded births
National rank #829
2016 · Boys
284 recorded births
National rank #809
2017 · Boys
279 recorded births
National rank #811
2018 · Boys
278 recorded births
National rank #809
Where Ameer Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #375 | 23 |
| NY | #527 | 30 |
| VA | #627 | 11 |
| PA | #662 | 13 |
| IL | #677 | 13 |
| MO | #709 | 7 |
| NJ | #829 | 7 |
| IN | #844 | 6 |