gender neutral
Amir
prince, commander
About Amir
Choose Amir for your son, and you're selecting a name that commands attention while remaining effortlessly wearable. This powerful choice combines brevity with impact, delivering sophistication in just four letters. Amir rolls off the tongue with natural ease, ensuring your child will never struggle with corrections or spelling explanations. The name's global recognition means it translates beautifully across cultures and borders, perfect for our interconnected world. Consider how Amir balances strength with approachability—it's a name that looks impressive on college applications and business cards while remaining warm and personable in everyday interactions. The crisp consonants and clear vowels create a memorable sound that people won't forget. For parents who want their son to have a name that opens doors rather than requiring explanations, Amir delivers exactly that. It's a choice that respects tradition while feeling utterly current, giving your child a name that will serve him well throughout every stage of life.
Popularity of the Name Amir
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #998 | |||
| 1977 | #923 | |||
| 1978 | #841 | |||
| 1979 | #812 | |||
| 1980 | #769 | |||
| 1981 | #706 | |||
| 1982 | #755 | |||
| 1983 | #664 | #331 | ||
| 1984 | #592 | |||
| 1985 | #672 | |||
| 1986 | #620 | |||
| 1987 | #646 | |||
| 1988 | #644 | |||
| 1989 | #612 | |||
| 1990 | #605 | |||
| 1991 | #640 | #465 | ||
| 1992 | #648 | #597 | ||
| 1993 | #633 | #538 | ||
| 1994 | #563 | #435 | ||
| 1995 | #551 | #497 | ||
| 1996 | #536 | #491 | ||
| 1997 | #502 | #309 | #461 | |
| 1998 | #443 | #295 | #427 | |
| 1999 | #400 | #311 | #474 | |
| 2000 | #413 | #347 | #394 | |
| 2001 | #391 | #269 | #596 | |
| 2002 | #359 | #313 | #382 | |
| 2003 | #340 | #328 | #486 | |
| 2004 | #340 | #309 | #441 | #460 |
| 2005 | #339 | #308 | #525 | #495 |
| 2006 | #326 | #323 | #492 | #435 |
| 2007 | #317 | #351 | #532 | #534 |
| 2008 | #296 | #317 | #529 | #493 |
| 2009 | #279 | #367 | #530 | #404 |
| 2010 | #278 | #319 | #493 | #334 |
| 2011 | #250 | #347 | #434 | #285 |
| 2012 | #248 | #323 | #728 | #303 |
| 2013 | #216 | #341 | #607 | #294 |
| 2014 | #212 | #398 | #381 | #250 |
| 2015 | #187 | #357 | #615 | #263 |
| 2016 | #165 | #332 | #492 | #251 |
| 2017 | #150 | #326 | #444 | #216 |
| 2018 | #150 | #331 | #599 | #196 |
| 2019 | #131 | #371 | #484 | #201 |
| 2020 | #117 | #284 | #370 | #220 |
| 2021 | #123 | #279 | #353 | #196 |
| 2022 | #113 | #263 | #297 | #173 |
| 2023 | #99 | #249 | #332 | #148 |
| 2024 | #95 | #207 | #250 | #135 |
| 2025 | #105 | #223 | #247 | #130 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Amir
Names Similar to Amir
Nicknames for Amir
- Mir
- Miri
- A.J.
- Ami
- Meek
Famous People Named Amir
| Amir Arison | American actor |
| Amir ElSaffar | Iraqi-American musician |
| Amir Haddad | French-Israeli singer |
| Amir Johnson | American basketball player |
| Amir Khan | Indian film actor |
| Amir Khusrow | Persian poet and musician |
| Amir Liaquat Hussain | Pakistani television host |
| Amir Peretz | Israeli politician |
| Amir Pnueli | Israeli computer scientist |
| Amir Sayoud | Algerian footballer |
| Amir Siddiqui | Indian social media influencer |
| Amir Talai | American actor |
| Amir Teima | Egyptian composer |
| Amir Valinia | Iranian-American film director |
| Amir Vahedi | Iranian-American professional poker player |
| Amir Weintraub | Israeli tennis player |
| Amir Zaki | Egyptian sculptor |
| Amir Zargari | Iranian footballer |
| Amir Zidane | Moroccan footballer |
Characters Named Amir
| Amir Blumenfeld | Jake and Amir web series |
| Amir Dawud | The Alchemist of Loom by Elise Kova |
| Amir Ghasemi | A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| Amir Khan | The Fighter movie |
| Amir LaRussa | The Selection series by Kiera Cass |
| Amir Masood | EastEnders TV series |
| Amir O'Leary | The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington |
| Amir Rahimzadeh | Far Cry 2 video game |
| Amir Talai | Supernatural TV series |
| Amir Tharaq | Eragon book series by Christopher Paolini |
| Amir Toulon | Puppet Master - Axis Termination movie |
| Amir Zeb | Call of Duty - Modern Warfare video game |
| Amir Zevin | The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes |
| Amir Zidei | The Belgariad series by David Eddings |
| Amir Zifar | A Hero Born by Jin Yong |