Amir
Amir is an Arabic name meaning 'prince', 'commander', or 'treetop'. It has deep roots in Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures and is also used in Hebrew where it means 'proclaimed' or 'said'.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,210. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,385
- 2012: 1,468
- 2013: 1,726
- 2014: 1,819
- 2015: 2,221
- 2016: 2,446
- 2017: 2,619
- 2018: 2,608
- 2019: 2,971
- 2020: 3,182
- 2021: 3,026
- 2022: 3,353
- 2023: 3,631
- 2024: 3,640
- 2025: 3,297
- 2026 (projected): 3,210
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both Western and Middle Eastern contexts
- •Strong, regal meaning that conveys leadership
- •Widely recognized across multiple cultures
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Famous People
Amir Khan
British professional boxer
Amir Blumenfeld
Israeli-American comedian and writer
Amir Khusrow
Persian poet and musician
Amir Naderi
Iranian film director
Statistics
55,747
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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