Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Leader, Prince Ruler, Commander, Proclaimed, Prosperous
Pronunciation: uh-MEER, /əˈmɪər/, AH M IH R
Popularity Rank: #175
The name Amir is of Arabic origin, meaning 'prince' or 'commander'. It is a popular name in many Arabic-speaking countries and is often given to boys believed to possess leadership qualities.
The name Amir is of Arabic origin and means Leader, Prince Ruler, Commander, Proclaimed, Prosperous, Mighty, Strong, Sheaf, Treetop, King, Emir, Ruler, Wealthy, From Kikuyu, Rich. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Amir is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-MEER
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈmɪər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH M IH R
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Amir is recorded 235,521 times globally, ranking it as the 175th most common name worldwide.
Amir is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 31,817 occurrences, making it the 63th most popular name in the country.
In Iran, the name Amir is found among 1 in every 6 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #63 | 1 : 91 |
| Egypt | #187 | 1 : 74 |
| Iran | #7 | 1 : 6 |
| Algeria | #63 | 1 : 79 |
| Malaysia | #23 | 1 : 122 |
| Morocco | #166 | 1 : 70 |
| Tunisia | #62 | 1 : 46 |
| United Arab Emirates | #30 | 1 : 95 |
| Israel | #44 | 1 : 53 |
| Oman | #43 | 1 : 107 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Amir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 09:34 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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