Amir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Amir has Arabic origins, meaning 'commander' or 'prince'. It has evolved from its Arabic roots into various forms across cultures. The name is associated with leadership and nobility, and it has biblical relevance. Amir has gained popularity in the Islamic world and remains common today.
The name Amir is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amir has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Amir' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1101st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 641st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 336th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 142nd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13590th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6942nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7610th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amir' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amir"
Pronunciation
/əˈmɪr/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Amir derives from the Arabic word 'amir' or 'amir', meaning 'commander' or 'prince'. It has historical significance in various cultures that have been influenced by Arabic language and culture.
Meaning
commander, prince
Language Evolution
Amir (Arabic), Emir (Old French, derived from Arabic), Amir (Modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world during the medieval period and has remained common across various cultures influenced by Islam.
Variants & Derivatives
Emir, Amirul, Amiri
Modern Popularity & Image
Amir is viewed positively, often associated with leadership and nobility. It is a popular name in many countries, especially in the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Famous People
Amir Khan, a British professional boxer, Amir H. Aczel, an American mathematician and author, Amir Baraka, a well-known American poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amir"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amir"
"Amir" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4360th of 7552 | 54 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1101st of 10718 | 887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 641st of 16616 | 3,788 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 336th of 24088 | 14,477 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 142nd of 23106 | 33,210 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13590th of 27321 | 51 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6942nd of 35406 | 268 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7610th of 30306 | 177 |
Regional Popularity of "Amir" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
32.96% 968th/2937 |
21.82% 760th/3483 |
39.26% 1381st/3518 |
22.35% 904th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.08% 740th/3685 |
8.16% 365th/4475 |
15.58% 809th/5194 |
9.43% 596th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.55% 346th/4582 |
3.43% 177th/5164 |
4.98% 364th/7313 |
6.47% 483rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
3.71% 148th/3984 |
2.56% 115th/4487 |
1.69% 115th/6822 |
4.46% 280th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amir" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Amir"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amir" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.