Almir

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How to Pronounce Almir

Pronounced ahl-MEER /ɑlˈmir/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader'; a Bosnian/Balkan name; also used in Brazil; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A prince; a commander: Almir ties to Arabic al-amir — 'the prince, the leader'. Strong, lyrical, and warm (said 'ahl-MEER').

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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian

MeaningFrom Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader'; a Bosnian/Balkan name; also used in Brazil; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3759 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 418

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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

Almir ties to Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader' — a popular name across Bosnia and the Balkans (carried by Ottoman heritage), and also widely used in Brazil (routes layered, which we note). A strong, lyrical name (said 'ahl-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian and Brazilian families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Almir ties to Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader' — a Bosnian and Balkan name (also popular in Brazil) — strong and lyrical (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ahl-MEER').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Almir — routes layered

Variations

AmirElmirAlmira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Almir mean?

Almir ties to Arabic al-amir, 'the prince, the commander, the leader'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Almir?

It's said ahl-MEER /ɑlˈmir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Almir a boy or girl name?

Almir is a boy's name.

How popular is Almir?

Almir is a rare name in the U.S.