Aamir

♂ Boy

Pronounced AAM-eer /ˈææm.ir/Low

Meaning: Prince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root '-m-r ('to flourish, to command'). Source of the loanword 'emir'.Low

In 30 seconds: Aamir is an Arabic boy's name meaning 'prince, ruler, commander' — and the source of the word 'emir'.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningPrince, ruler, commander; also 'prosperous' or 'one who builds/inhabits', from the Arabic root '-m-r ('to flourish, to command'). Source of the loanword 'emir'.

U.S. rank (2024)#1913 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births82 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Aamir grows from the Arabic root '-m-r, 'to flourish, to command', and means 'prince, ruler, commander', with the further senses 'prosperous' or 'one who builds and inhabits'. That same root gives English the loanword 'emir'. The actors Aamir Khan (born 1965) and Aamir Ali (born 1981) carry the name in Indian cinema.

The doubled 'aa' spelling marks the long vowel of the Arabic original, distinguishing it from the close relative Amir.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Aamir is 'prince, ruler, commander', and also 'prosperous, full of life', from the Arabic root '-m-r, and that commanding core is what gives the name most of its appeal.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name - Aamir — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Aamir Khan (1965–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Aamir Ali (1981–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Aamir…

Amir— The closely related Arabic name from the same root, also tied to 'emir'.

Emir— The word and name drawn from the same Arabic root as Aamir.

Ammar— Another Arabic name from the '-m-r root meaning 'to flourish'.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aamir mean?

Aamir is usually explained as meaning 'prince, ruler, commander', and also 'prosperous, full of life', from the Arabic root '-m-r. It is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Aamir?

It's commonly said AAM-eer /ˈææm.ir/.

Is Aamir a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aamir is used as a boy name.

How popular is Aamir?

In 2024, Aamir ranked #1913 in the U.S. for boys, with 82 births recorded.