Amir Boy

Popularity: #94 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'prince' or 'commander'; Hebrew: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amir has roots in Arabic culture, where it is often associated with leadership and nobility. In Islamic tradition, it is commonly used to denote a leader or commander. The name has also been adopted in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it carries a similar connotation of nobility. Amir is a popular name in various countries, reflecting its widespread appeal across different cultures.

Trend Summary

Amir has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Aamir, Khalid, Zahir, Tariq, Yasir, Jamil, Nabil

Variants

  • Ameer
  • Amir

International Variants

  • Amir (Arabic)
  • Amir (Hebrew)
  • Amir (Persian)

Famous people named Amir

Amir Khan is a British professional boxer known for his achievements in the sport and his philanthropic efforts.

Amir H. Khosrowshahi is an Iranian-American businessman recognized for his leadership in the tech industry.

Amir Johnson is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Amir ElSaffar is an Iraqi-American musician and composer known for blending jazz with traditional Middle Eastern music.

Fictional characters named Amir

Amir is the protagonist in Khaled Hosseini's novel 'The Kite Runner', where he navigates complex themes of friendship and redemption.

Amir is a character in the video game 'Prince of Persia', known for his adventurous spirit and quest to save his kingdom.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amir was first seen in the United States in 1954. Amir has ranked as high as #156 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, New York, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amir (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 402
12%
FL 329
9%
NY 301
9%
CA 261
7%
GA 235
7%
NC 163
5%
IL 148
4%
MD 123
4%
VA 114
3%
MI 114
3%
OH 111
3%
PA 102
3%
SC 98
3%
LA 96
3%
MA 81
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19545
19556
19606
19615
19627
196313
196412
196512
196618
196724
196818
196929
197028
197148
197242
197341
197456
197567
197669
197786
1978104
1979115
1980130
1981150
1982137
1983166
1984204
1985174
1986209
1987199
1988215
1989259
1990275
1991254
1992253
1993265
1994330
1995339
1996359
1997413
1998516
1999610
2000603
2001651
2002742
2003819
2004843
2005872
2006987
20071,011
20081,126
20091,215
20101,218
20111,385
20121,466
20131,726
20141,819
20152,221
20162,446
20172,618
20182,606
20192,969
20203,180
20213,025
20223,349
20233,626
20243,625