Amiri Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amiri is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amiri?
Amiri is spelled A-M-I-R-I. The name has 5 letters.
Amiri at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The name “Amiri” may derive from the Arabic word “amir”, meaning “prince” or “commander.”
- Origin
- “Amiri” is commonly associated with Arabic origins and may be used as a surname or given name in Arabic-speaking regions.
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEER-ee · 3 syllables
Amiri Popularity in 2025
Rank#964
Recorded Births266
Rank#604
Recorded Births472
- Girls usage fell 86 places to #964 and recorded 41 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 72 places to #604 and recorded 87 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 Amiri Mean?
The name “Amiri” may derive from the Arabic word “amir”, meaning “prince” or “commander.”
Origin: “Amiri” is commonly associated with Arabic origins and may be used as a surname or given name in Arabic-speaking regions.
How Do You Pronounce Amiri?
Pronunciationah-MEER-ee
Syllables3
Amiri Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 266 | #964 |
| 2025 | Boys | 472 | #604 |
| 2024 | Girls | 307 | #878 |
| 2024 | Boys | 559 | #532 |
| 2023 | Girls | 317 | #847 |
| 2023 | Boys | 596 | #506 |
| 2022 | Girls | 316 | #880 |
| 2022 | Boys | 567 | #523 |
| 2021 | Girls | 175 | #1,293 |
| 2021 | Boys | 330 | #759 |
| 2020 | Girls | 77 | #2,302 |
| 2020 | Boys | 140 | #1,295 |
| 2019 | Girls | 31 | #4,437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 61 | #2,265 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 16 | #5,540 |
| 2017 | Boys | 19 | #4,935 |
| 2016 | Girls | 12 | #8,875 |
| 2016 | Boys | 22 | #4,470 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 22 | #4,407 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 15 | #5,733 |
| 2013 | Girls | 12 | #9,036 |
When Was Amiri 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.
2023 · Boys
596 recorded births
National rank #506
2022 · Boys
567 recorded births
National rank #523
2024 · Boys
559 recorded births
National rank #532
2025 · Boys
472 recorded births
National rank #604
Where Amiri 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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #341 | 8 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #213 | 14 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| OH | #349 | 32 |
| WI | #374 | 14 |
| NC | #381 | 29 |
| MI | #420 | 20 |
| AL | #450 | 11 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |