Ameer

Meaning of Ameer

This name means 'prince' or 'commander'. It suggests a person with leadership qualities and a commanding presence.

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

Popularity of Ameer

After ranking as high as #809 in 2016, Ameer has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ameer

• Ameer Khan
  Indian actor and producer
• Ameer Abdullah
  American football player
• Ameer Al-Haj
  Syrian footballer
• Ameer Ali
  Pakistani cricketer
• Ameer Hassan
  Bahraini footballer

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Questions about the name Ameer

What does the name Ameer mean?

Ameer means this name means 'prince' or 'commander'. it suggests a person with leadership qualities and a commanding presence, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ameer?

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

When was Ameer most popular?

Ameer peaked at #809 in 2016.