Amiir

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MEER /ɑˈmir/Medium

Meaning: Double-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Princely and strong: Amiir spells Amir — 'prince, commander'. Regal, handsome, and warm (the double-i reflects Somali spelling).

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningDouble-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'

U.S. rank (2025)#4141 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 281

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

Amiir is a spelling of Amir — from Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler' (the root of 'emir' and 'admiral'). The doubled-i spelling reflects Somali orthography; a regal, handsome name.

In the U.S. it appears in Somali families. Rare, prince at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Amir means 'prince, commander, ruler' in Arabic — the source of 'admiral'; Amiir, with the doubled i, reflects Somali spelling.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Amir — root etymology

Variations

AmirAmeerAmeir

Nicknames

Ami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amiir mean?

Amiir spells Amir — Arabic 'prince, commander, ruler'.

How do you pronounce Amiir?

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

Is Amiir a boy or girl name?

Amiir is a boy's name.

How popular is Amiir?

Amiir is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Amir is more common.