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Amer

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-mer /ˈɑ.mɛr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic amir/amer, 'prosperous, flourishing, thriving; long-lived; a builder/inhabitant'Medium

In 30 seconds: Prosperous and thriving: Amer is Arabic for 'flourishing, long-lived'. Strong, warm, and bright.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic amir/amer, 'prosperous, flourishing, thriving; long-lived; a builder/inhabitant'

U.S. rank (2025)#4404 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,438

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

Amer comes from Arabic amer, 'prosperous, flourishing, thriving; long-lived; one who builds/inhabits' (related to Omar). A strong, warm name across the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, prosperous-and-flourishing at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Amer means 'prosperous, flourishing, thriving; long-lived' in Arabic (related to Omar) — a strong, warm name across the Arab world.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Amer — etymology

Variations

AamerAmir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amer mean?

Amer is Arabic for 'prosperous, flourishing, thriving; long-lived'.

How do you pronounce Amer?

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

Is Amer a boy or girl name?

Amer is a boy's name.

How popular is Amer?

Amer is a rare name in the U.S.