Emir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning commander, prince, or leader.
Babies a year
75
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#551
up from #557
UK popularity
#517
75 babies · up from #529
How Emir has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #923 |
| 2020 | #650 |
| 2021 | #691 |
| 2022 | #616 |
| 2023 | #583 |
| 2024 | #557 |
| 2025 | #551 |
In 2025, 75 babies in England and Wales were named Emir. In the US, 200 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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