Aamer

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mer /ˈɑː.mɛr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Aamir (Amir), 'prosperous; flourishing; full of life; one who inhabits and cultivates.' A warm, established Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Aamer means 'prosperous, full of life' (said 'AH-mer'). Established and strong.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Aamir (Amir), 'prosperous; flourishing; full of life; one who inhabits and cultivates.' A warm, established Arabic name.

U.S. rank (2018)#10762 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aamer comes from the Arabic Aamir, 'prosperous; flourishing; full of life.' It reads warm and well-rooted across the Arabic-speaking world -- rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-mer').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and strong.

Did you know? Aamer is a spelling of the Arabic Aamir, 'prosperous; flourishing; full of life' -- a name that carries a sense of thriving and abundance (said 'AH-mer').

Overall data confidence 50%

References -- Aamer — Arabic Aamir/Amir; 'prosperous, full of life'

Variations

AamirAmerAymer

Nicknames

AamAmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aamer mean?

Aamer is a form of the Arabic Aamir, 'prosperous; flourishing; full of life.'

How do you pronounce Aamer?

It's said AH-mer /ˈɑː.mɛr/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aamer a boy or girl name?

Aamer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aamer?

Aamer is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.