Ameer Boy

Popularity: #678 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MEER / æˈmɪr

Arabic; Urdu

Meaning

Arabic: Prince; Urdu: Rich, prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ameer is derived from the Arabic word 'amir,' which means 'commander' or 'prince.' It is commonly used in various cultures influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions. In South Asia, particularly in Urdu-speaking regions, the name signifies wealth and prosperity. Ameer has been a popular name among Muslim families.

Trend Summary

Ameer has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Amir
  • Ameerah

International Variants

  • Amir (Arabic)
  • Ameer (Urdu)
  • Amir (Turkish)

Famous people named Ameer

Ameer Vann is an American musician known for being a member of the hip-hop collective Brockhampton.

Ameer Ali is a notable figure in the field of Islamic studies and has authored several books.

Fictional characters named Ameer

Ameer is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Revelations,' serving as a supporting character.

Ameer is featured in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing themes of friendship and loyalty.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ameer was first seen in the United States in 1969. Ameer has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ameer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ameer (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 28
14%
NY 27
13%
TX 25
12%
IL 23
11%
MI 22
11%
OH 15
7%
FL 12
6%
GA 10
5%
IN 8
4%
VA 8
4%
MD 8
4%
NC 7
3%
MN 6
3%
LA 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196914
197017
197114
19729
19737
197413
197513
197640
197734
197829
197926
198037
198126
198239
198342
198421
198535
198625
198727
198845
198946
199044
199153
199264
199363
199462
199566
199676
199783
199896
1999104
2000120
2001116
2002117
2003123
2004127
2005130
2006149
2007154
2008152
2009167
2010225
2011192
2012207
2013228
2014225
2015269
2016284
2017279
2018278
2019249
2020273
2021287
2022256
2023237
2024248