Amir
Amir is a boy name that ranked #95 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1954. Its best recorded rank was #95 in 2024.
Latest rank
#95
Peak rank
#95
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
39,168
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1954
What To Know About Amir
Amir has a clean, modern sound and travels well across many English-speaking contexts. It is often appealing to parents who want a name that feels sleek without sounding invented.
Amir sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Amir appearing in official records as far back as 1954, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Amir is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Ami
Sibling style ideas: Omar, Zayn, Layla, Aaliyah
Well-known namesakes: Amir Khan, boxer
Page Notes
Pronunciation: ah-MEER
Origin: Arabic
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.