Amir
Arabic boy's name meaning “prince; commander”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Meaning
- prince; commander
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #99
- Born in 2023
- 3,626
- Peak year
- 2024 (#95)
Meaning & origin
Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.
Is Amir an Arabic name?
Yes — Amir is an Arabic name meaning "prince; commander". Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Amir ranked #99 for boys. It has risen about 117 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 3,626 US boys were given the name Amir.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #95 in 2024
“Unranked” means Amir was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Amir
Amir is spelled A-M-I-R — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Amir: frequently asked questions
What does the name Amir mean?
Amir is a Arabic name meaning "prince; commander". Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.
Where does the name Amir come from?
Amir is of Arabic origin. Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.
Is Amir a boy or a girl name?
Amir is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Amir?
In 2023, 3,626 US boys were given the name Amir.
Is Amir a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Amir ranked #99 for boys. It has risen about 117 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
How do you spell Amir?
Amir is spelled A-M-I-R — 4 letters.
How common is the name Amir?
In 2023, 3,626 US boys were given the name Amir. In the latest US data, Amir ranked #99 for boys. It has risen about 117 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Amir an Arabic name?
Yes — Amir is an Arabic name meaning "prince; commander". Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.
What does Amir mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Amir means "prince; commander". Amir comes from the Arabic, 'prince' or 'commander'. A separate Hebrew name means 'treetop'.