Amire

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MEER /əˈmɪər/High

Meaning: Prince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prince, also related to Hebrew Amir meaning treetop or eloquentHigh

In 30 seconds: Amire is a variant spelling of Amir, the classic Arabic name meaning prince or commander. The added final e gives it a subtle visual distinction while preserving the same elegant two-syllable sound that has made Amir globally beloved.

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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew

MeaningPrince or commander; a variant spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning commander or prince, also related to Hebrew Amir meaning treetop or eloquent

U.S. rank (2025)#3584 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 834

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

Amire is a variant of Amir, from the Arabic root amara meaning to command. An amir was a military commander or ruler in the Islamic world, and the title spread with Islamic civilization from Arabia to Persia, India, and beyond.

The spelling Amire adds a silent or lightly voiced final e, a common American and West African variant that distinguishes the name visually. In the United States it appears in African-American and Muslim communities, and in parts of West Africa where Islamic naming traditions intersect with French orthographic influence.

Did you know? The Arabic title Amir al-Muminin — Commander of the Faithful — has been used since the time of the Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab in the 7th century, giving this name one of the longest royal pedigrees in history.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Amir — Arabic etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration Baby Names — variant spelling rarity

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amire mean?

Amire means prince or commander, a variant spelling of the Arabic Amir from the root amara meaning to command.

How do you pronounce Amire?

It is said ah-MEER, two syllables with stress on the second, identically to Amir.

Is Amire a boy or girl name?

Amire is used as a boys name, following the masculine tradition of Amir across Arabic and Muslim communities.

How popular is Amire?

Amire is rare as a distinct spelling; the root name Amir is far more common. Amire appears occasionally in the United States in Muslim and African-American communities.