Amiri

Meaning of Amiri

Amiri means "prince" or "commander."

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

Popularity of Amiri

Amiri has cooled off, slipping to #604 in 2025, down from a peak of #507 in 2023.

Amiri as a girl's name

Amiri is also used as a girl's name. Amiri means "princess" in Swahili.

Notable people named Amiri

• Amiri Baraka
  Poet, playwright, activist
• Amiri King
  Stand-up comedian
• Amiri Johnson
  Basketball player
• Amiri Rose
  Fashion designer
• Amiri Learner
  Scientist, professor

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Questions about the name Amiri

What does the name Amiri mean?

Amiri means amiri means "prince" or "commander.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Amiri is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Amiri?

In 2025, Amiri ranked #604 for boys, down from #534 the year before.

When was Amiri most popular?

Amiri peaked at #507 in 2023.