Amir

Rank 113th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Amir was 113th most popular baby name for boys and 184th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,345 babies were named Amir in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,005 babies in the United States were named Amir. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Amir is around 11 to 13 years old.

The name "Amir" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Amir is .

Amir Meaning & Origin

Amir is an Arabic name that translates to "prince" or "leader", often symbolizing someone who is powerful, commanding, and highly respected in their community.

The name Amir is described as noble, intuitive and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Amir is pronounced uh-mir in English. The name Amir has 4 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Amir

  • Amir is a common name in several languages, and is actually a unisex name. Although it is predominantly used for boys, in Malay-speaking countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, Amir is also used for girls.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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