Ameer
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 6,362 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Arabic.
Ameer is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, an alternate spelling of Amir, from the Arabic amir meaning "prince" or "commander," from the root amara (to command). It is a name that has been used by rulers and leaders across the Islamic world for centuries.
Ameer has grown in the United States within Muslim communities as a dignified, regal name with strong Arabic heritage. Its meaning carries an aspirational quality — the sense of a child destined for leadership and distinction.
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In the American context, Ameer is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1969–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Ameer is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #928), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ameer climbed 275 spots in the last 20 years — from #1203 to #928.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,301 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 2,436 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 1,355 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 711 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 343 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 202 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 14 | — |
The Story of Ameer
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Ameer is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ameer are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Ameer?
Only about 1 in every 14,516 babies born in 2024 was named Ameer — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 2,436 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ameer by the numbers
- Would fill 133 school buses
- Meeting one Ameer per day would take 17.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(56 years, 1969–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 248 | #928 |
| 2023 | 237 | #951 |
| 2022 | 256 | #905 |
| 2021 | 287 | #829 |
| 2020 | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | 249 | #882 |
| 2018 | 278 | #809 |
| 2017 | 279 | #812 |
| 2016 | 284 | #809 |
| 2015 | 269 | #835 |
| 2014 | 225 | #936 |
| 2013 | 228 | #911 |
| 2012 | 207 | #971 |
| 2011 | 192 | #1008 |
| 2010 | 225 | #906 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1104 |
| 2008 | 152 | #1175 |
| 2007 | 154 | #1153 |
| 2006 | 149 | #1141 |
| 2005 | 130 | #1217 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2024