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Amro

♂ Boy

Pronounced AM-roh /ˈæm.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Amr, traditionally linked to 'life; long-lived.' A classical Arabic name (as of Amr ibn al-As); Amro is a common transliteration. Two syllables.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Arabic name: Amro, from Amr, is linked to 'life; long-lived' (said 'AM-roh'). Storied and strong.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Amr, traditionally linked to 'life; long-lived.' A classical Arabic name (as of Amr ibn al-As); Amro is a common transliteration. Two syllables.
U.S. rank (2019)#12250 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 198

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019862019

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

Amro comes from the Arabic Amr, linked to 'life; long-lived,' a classical name borne by early historical figures. It reads strong and storied -- rare in the U.S. (said 'AM-roh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Amro is a common spelling of the Arabic Amr, tied to 'life; long-lived' -- a classical name carried through Islamic history (said 'AM-roh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References -- Amro — Arabic Amr; 'life; long-lived'; two syllables

Variations

AmrAmruAmroh

Nicknames

AmRo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amro mean?

Amro is a spelling of the Arabic Amr, traditionally linked to 'life; long-lived.'

How do you pronounce Amro?

It's said AM-roh /ˈæm.roʊ/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amro a boy or girl name?

Amro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Amro?

Amro is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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