Amir

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Pronounced uh-MEER /əˈmɪər/Medium

Meaning: Amir is an Arabic name meaning 'prince; commander; one who gives orders', from the root a-m-r. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name across the Arab world, in Persian and in Hebrew (where amir means 'treetop; crown'). Used here for a girl, and we note that lean honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of command: Amir means 'prince; commander' (said 'uh-MEER'). It is strongly a boy's name — we note the lean.

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MeaningAmir is an Arabic name meaning 'prince; commander; one who gives orders', from the root a-m-r. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name across the Arab world, in Persian and in Hebrew (where amir means 'treetop; crown'). Used here for a girl, and we note that lean honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#13550 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 496

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

Amir is an Arabic name from the root a-m-r, 'to command', meaning 'prince; commander'. The same word passed into English as emir and, by a longer road, admiral. Amir is used across the Arab world, in Iran and in Israel, where Hebrew amir means 'treetop, crown'. It is overwhelmingly a boys' name, and we note that lean honestly; the girls' form is Amira (said 'uh-MEER').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., against far heavier use for boys. Rare here for girls, strong, and rooted.

Did you know? Amir gave English the words emir and admiral, both from the same Arabic root for commanding. It is strongly a boys' name, which we note (said 'uh-MEER').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Amir — Arabic 'prince; commander', root a-m-r; Hebrew amir 'treetop'; strongly a boys' name

Variations

AmeerAmyrEmir

Nicknames

AmiMir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amir mean?

Amir is Arabic for 'prince; commander'; in Hebrew amir means 'treetop; crown'.

How do you pronounce Amir?

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

Is Amir a boy or girl name?

Amir is strongly a boy's name — we note the lean; the usual girls' form is Amira.

How popular is Amir?

Amir is very rare for girls in the U.S., while it is a well-used boys' name.