Amir is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #536 in 1996 with 359 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 3,626 births ranking #100. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 5,276 boys born was named Amir. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Amir is an Arabic name meaning "prince" or "commander". It is crisp, international, and backed by a clear and well-established meaning.
The name comes from a title used in Arabic-speaking societies and later spread far beyond them. Its long use in many Muslim and non-Muslim communities has helped make it widely recognisable.