Amir is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8899 in 2025 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 27 births ranking #4830. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 146,115 girls born was named Amir. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.