Amir
a-mir
US Popularity:160
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Commander, prince, leader
Amir, meaning "prince," "commander," and "leader," is a male name of Arabic origin. For followers of Islam, Amir is a significant name that enjoys evergreen popularity across the globe. It once signified the "commander of the army” before its metamorphosis to meaning “prince,” and was often the title given to a ruler's son. Emir is an alternate spelling for this noble boy's name, beloved in Turkish and Bosnian.
Amir Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amir is currently #310 on The Bump
Boy:Amir is currently #181 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amir is currently #160 in U.S. births
Boy:Amir is currently #99 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#99
in 2023
+ 14
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Amir, June 2023
Behind the Name, Amirah, November 2019
Name Doctor, Amirah
Quranic Names, Amirah
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