Amir
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced ah-MEER
Verified name
What does Amir mean?
Prince, commander, prosperous
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 105 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 212 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ami
Variant: Ameer, Emir
Related: Amira
Using Amir across cultures
Widely used across Middle East, Europe, and US.
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