Amr

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Pronounced AMR /ˈɑmr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Amr, 'life, long life; flourishing' (a classical Arabian name; the silent waw distinguishes it from Umar)Medium

In 30 seconds: Life and longevity: Amr is Arabic for 'life, long life'. Classic, strong, and warm (the conqueror Amr ibn al-As).

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Amr, 'life, long life; flourishing' (a classical Arabian name; the silent waw distinguishes it from Umar)

U.S. rank (2025)#4865 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 976

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

Amr comes from Arabic Amr, 'life, long life; flourishing' — a classical Arabian name (borne by the commander Amr ibn al-As, who conquered Egypt). The written form carries a silent waw to set it apart from Umar; it's said 'AHM-r(or)'.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, life at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Amr means 'life, long life; flourishing' in Arabic — a classical Arabian name (the general Amr ibn al-As); the spelling has a silent letter distinguishing it from Umar.

Overall data confidence 75%

Arabic references — Amr — etymology

Variations

AmroUmar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amr mean?

Amr is Arabic for 'life, long life; flourishing'.

How do you pronounce Amr?

It's said AMR /ˈɑmr/ — a single syllable with a rolled 'r'.

Is Amr a boy or girl name?

Amr is a boy's name.

How popular is Amr?

Amr is a rare name in the U.S.