Emir

Meaning of Emir

Emir means "commander" or "prince." It is a title given to rulers or leaders, signifying high rank.

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

Popularity of Emir

Emir is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #551 in 2025 from #924 in 2019.

Notable people named Emir

• Emir Kusturica
  Serbian filmmaker and musician
• Emir Hamzaoğlu
  Turkish football manager
• Emir Spahić
  Bosnian former professional footballer
• Emir Preldžič
  Turkish-Slovenian basketball player
• Emir Abdelkader
  Algerian religious and military leader

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Questions about the name Emir

What does the name Emir mean?

Emir means emir means "commander" or "prince." it is a title given to rulers or leaders, signifying high rank, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Emir?

In 2025, Emir ranked #551 for boys, up from #557 the year before.

When was Emir most popular?

Emir peaked at #551 in 2025.