Emir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emir?
Emir is spelled E-M-I-R. The name has 4 letters.
Emir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Emir means “commander” or “prince” in Arabic.
- Origin
- The name Emir originates from the Arabic language and is traditionally used as a title for rulers or military commanders.
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEER · 2 syllables
Emir Popularity in 2025
Rank#551
Recorded Births546
- Boys usage rose 7 places to #551 and recorded 14 more 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 Emir Mean?
Emir means “commander” or “prince” in Arabic.
Origin: The name Emir originates from the Arabic language and is traditionally used as a title for rulers or military commanders.
How Do You Pronounce Emir?
Pronunciationeh-MEER
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Emir?
- History
- The term Emir has been used historically in the Middle East to denote a chieftain or a prince as documented in medieval Islamic governance records.
Emir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 546 | #551 |
| 2024 | Boys | 532 | #558 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 492 | #583 |
| 2022 | Boys | 449 | #623 |
| 2021 | Boys | 383 | #694 |
| 2020 | Boys | 411 | #650 |
| 2019 | Boys | 237 | #922 |
| 2018 | Boys | 198 | #1,029 |
| 2017 | Boys | 200 | #1,010 |
| 2016 | Boys | 117 | #1,467 |
| 2015 | Boys | 147 | #1,239 |
| 2014 | Boys | 152 | #1,205 |
| 2013 | Boys | 153 | #1,174 |
| 2012 | Boys | 155 | #1,172 |
| 2011 | Boys | 132 | #1,296 |
| 2010 | Boys | 104 | #1,543 |
| 2009 | Boys | 122 | #1,390 |
| 2008 | Boys | 123 | #1,380 |
| 2007 | Boys | 181 | #1,038 |
| 2006 | Boys | 116 | #1,379 |
| 2005 | Boys | 83 | #1,635 |
| 2004 | Boys | 65 | #1,880 |
| 2003 | Boys | 54 | #2,077 |
When Was Emir 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.
2025 · Boys
546 recorded births
National rank #551
2024 · Boys
532 recorded births
National rank #558
2023 · Boys
492 recorded births
National rank #583
2022 · Boys
449 recorded births
National rank #623
Where Emir 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| MD | #330 | 16 |
| NJ | #355 | 23 |
| IL | #363 | 29 |
| NY | #367 | 48 |
| GA | #386 | 30 |
| CA | #462 | 69 |
| AZ | #463 | 15 |