Amir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning prince or commander.
Babies a year
2,620
the US, 2017
Rarity
Common
among names in use
US popularity
#105
down from #95
UK popularity
#212
238 babies · down from #195
How Amir has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #187 |
| 2016 | #165 |
| 2017 | #150 |
| 2018 | #150 |
| 2019 | #131 |
| 2020 | #117 |
| 2021 | #123 |
| 2022 | #113 |
| 2023 | #99 |
| 2024 | #95 |
| 2025 | #105 |
In 2025, 238 babies in England and Wales were named Amir. In the US, 2,620 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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