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At a Glance: Name: Amir – Meaning: commander, prince – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ah-MEER
Amir is a boy's name with Arabic origins, meaning commander, prince, and it's pronounced ah-MEER. It has a classic feel while carrying a worldly style, the kind of name that reads as both familiar and well-traveled. The meaning gives parents a clear, established reference point to build on.
Meaning & Origin of Amir
Meaning: Commander, prince.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Amir
Phonetic: ah-MEER IPA: /ɑːˈmɪr/
Popularity of Amir
Amir hit #95 in the U.S. rankings in 2024, given to 3,625 babies that year — its highest point on record in Social Security data stretching back to 1954.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1954–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Amir mean?
Commander, prince. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Amir)
How do you pronounce Amir?
Amir is pronounced ah-MEER (IPA: /ɑːˈmɪr/).
Is Amir a popular name right now?
Amir is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #95 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)
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