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Amere

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-MEER /əˈmɪr/High

Meaning: Modern American name echoing Amir ('prince, commander', Arabic) and Amari; an -ere styled coinage, not firmly fixedLow

In 30 seconds: A princely sound, freshly spelled: Amere echoes Amir — 'prince, commander' — and the modern favorite Amari. Smooth, confident, and contemporary; we map the family and flag the rest.
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningModern American name echoing Amir ('prince, commander', Arabic) and Amari; an -ere styled coinage, not firmly fixed
U.S. rank (2025)#4714 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419942025

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

Amere is a modern American name echoing Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander' — and the popular Amari, in an -ere styled spelling. Used especially in African American naming, its exact root isn't fixed; we present the likely echoes honestly.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, princely in echo, and modern.

Did you know? Amere's likeliest cousin, Amir, means 'prince' or 'commander' in Arabic — the root behind 'admiral' and 'emir' — lending the modern name a quietly royal echo.
Overall data confidence 55%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AmirAmariAmeer

Nicknames

Mere

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If you like Amere…

Amir— the 'prince' name it echoes
Amari— a fellow modern favorite
Ameer— the 'prince' alternate spelling
Amare— a near-twin coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amere mean?

Amere is a modern name echoing Amir, 'prince, commander', and Amari; its exact root isn't fixed, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Amere?

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

Is Amere a boy or girl name?

Amere is a boy's name.

How popular is Amere?

Amere is a rare name in the U.S.

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