| Meaning | prince, ruler |
| Origin | African, Swahili |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Amiri |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-mi-ri |
About Amiri
Amiri possesses an elegant sophistication that immediately elevates any introduction. The rhythmic flow of vowels creates a musical quality, each syllable building upon the last with graceful momentum. This name bridges cultures beautifully, offering global resonance while maintaining distinctive character. Parents drawn to Amiri often value names that carry weight and presence without pretension. The structure allows for creative nickname possibilities while the full form remains suitable for professional contexts. It's particularly appealing for families seeking something less common than traditional choices yet more established than completely invented names. Amiri suggests someone thoughtful, creative, and unafraid to chart their own course through life.
Nicknames for Amiri
| Ami |
| Miri |
| Mia |
| Ria |
Famous People Named Amiri
| Amiri Baraka | American poet and civil rights activist |
| Amiri Bakara | American filmmaker and writer |
| Amiri Nash | American soccer player |
| Amiri Berlin | German actress |
| Amiri Browning | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Amiri Hart | British model and actress |
| Amiri Hendricks | South African author |
| Amiri Barner | American basketball player |
| Amiri Burciaga | Mexican fashion designer |
| Amiri Harper | Canadian dancer and choreographer |
| Amiri Holland | Dutch television host |
| Amiri Hunter | Jamaican track and field athlete |
| Amiri Jackson | Kenyan journalist |
| Amiri Johnson | Trinidadian-American lawyer |
| Amiri Kamara | Sierra Leonean musician |
| Amiri Lewis | Israeli politician |
| Amiri Love | Indian environmental activist |
| Amiri Meeks | Jamaican chef |
| Amiri Moss | Canadian actress |
| Amiri Peters | Nigerian filmmaker |
Characters Named Amiri
| Amiri Adams | Character in a fantasy novel series |
| Amiri Black | Superhero in a comic book series |
| Amiri Davenport | Detective in a crime thriller series |
| Amiri Evans | Time-traveling protagonist in a science fiction novel |
| Amiri Foster | Witch in a fantasy adventure story |
| Amiri Greene | Spy in a spy thriller novel |
| Amiri Hayes | Princess in a fairy tale retelling |
| Amiri James | Space explorer in a futuristic novel |
| Amiri Knight | Warrior in a medieval fantasy series |
| Amiri Martinez | Pirate captain in a swashbuckling adventure story |
| Amiri Patel | Genius inventor in a steampunk novel |
| Amiri Rivers | Magical apprentice in a young adult fantasy book |
| Amiri Shaw | Secret agent in a spy-action film series |
| Amiri Singh | Rebel leader in a dystopian novel |
| Amiri Thompson | Time-traveling archaeologist in a historical fiction series |
| Amiri Turner | Musician in a contemporary romance novel |
| Amiri Wallace | Alien diplomat in a science fiction saga |
| Amiri White | Vampire protagonist in a supernatural thriller |
| Amiri Williams | High school detective in a mystery series |
| Amiri Young | Mermaid princess in a fantasy graphic novel |