Amir

Meaning of Amir

This name means 'prince' or 'commander'. It suggests leadership and authority.

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

Popularity of Amir

Amir has held fairly steady, sitting around #105 in 2025 after peaking at #95 in 2024.

Notable people named Amir

• Amir Khan
  Bollywood actor and producer
• Amir Garrett
  Professional basketball player
• Amir Johnson
  Former professional basketball player
• Amir Abdellah
  Algerian footballer
• Amir Temur
  Founder of Timurid Empire

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Questions about the name Amir

What does the name Amir mean?

Amir means this name means 'prince' or 'commander'. it suggests leadership and authority, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Amir?

In 2025, Amir ranked #105 for boys, down from #95 the year before.

When was Amir most popular?

Amir peaked at #95 in 2024.