Amir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amir?
Amir is spelled A-M-I-R. The name has 4 letters.
Amir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Amir means “prince” or “leader” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Amir is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in various countries with Islamic cultural influences.
- Pronunciation
- uh-MEER · 2 syllables
Amir Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#105
Recorded Births3,297
- Girls usage rose 3,301 places to #8,860 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 10 places to #105 and recorded 343 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 Amir Mean?
Amir means “prince” or “leader” in Arabic.
Origin: Amir is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in various countries with Islamic cultural influences.
How Do You Pronounce Amir?
Pronunciationuh-MEER
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Amir?
- History
- The name Amir has been used historically in Arabic-speaking regions and has appeared in various cultural and literary contexts associated with leadership roles.
Amir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,297 | #105 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,640 | #95 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,631 | #99 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,353 | #113 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,026 | #123 |
| 2020 | Girls | 16 | #6,923 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,182 | #117 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,971 | #131 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,608 | #150 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,619 | #150 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,446 | #165 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,221 | #187 |
| 2014 | Girls | 17 | #6,987 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,819 | #212 |
When Was Amir 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.
2024 · Boys
3,640 recorded births
National rank #95
2023 · Boys
3,631 recorded births
National rank #99
2022 · Boys
3,353 recorded births
National rank #113
2025 · Boys
3,297 recorded births
National rank #105
Where Amir 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #18 | 25 |
| LA | #32 | 90 |
| MS | #37 | 52 |
| MD | #40 | 110 |
| GA | #50 | 185 |
| RI | #52 | 17 |
| SC | #58 | 77 |
| FL | #61 | 320 |