Ahmir

Meaning of Ahmir

This name means 'prince' or 'commander'. It suggests someone who is a natural leader or has a noble spirit.

Ahmir has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ahmir

After ranking as high as #873 in 2022, Ahmir has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ahmir

• Ahmir Khan
  Bollywood actor and filmmaker
• Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
  Musician, DJ, and producer
• Ahmir Johnson
  American football player
• Ahmir Knight
  American football player
• Ahmir Lewis
  American football player

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Questions about the name Ahmir

What does the name Ahmir mean?

Ahmir means this name means 'prince' or 'commander'. it suggests someone who is a natural leader or has a noble spirit, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ahmir a boy's or a girl's name?

Ahmir is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ahmir?

Ahmir did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ahmir most popular?

Ahmir peaked at #873 in 2022.