Amere
Primarily a boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,088 recorded births. Also given to 145 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Amere peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 83 babies received this name in a single year (2014). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Amere remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Amere ranks #3592 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amere is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amir, from the Arabic amīr (أمير) meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'one who commands' — a title of nobility used across the Arab and Muslim world.
Amere gives the classic Amir a slightly softer, more distinctive pronunciation and spelling. It carries all of Amir's princely heritage — a name worn by caliphs, sultans, and emirs throughout Islamic history — in a fresh form that sounds both traditional and contemporary.
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Phonetically, Amere belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Amere’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amere climbed 681 spots in the last 20 years — from #4273 to #3592.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 187 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 590 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 267 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 44 | — |
The Story of Amere
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Amere is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amere are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.
How rare is Amere?
Only about 1 in every 116,129 babies born in 2024 was named Amere — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 590 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Amere by the numbers
- Would fill 23 school buses
- Meeting one Amere per day would take 3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(28 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | #3592 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3347 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4092 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2822 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2508 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2525 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2046 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2110 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2111 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2356 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1794 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2068 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2906 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2508 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2683 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2803 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3423 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2722 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3308 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3022 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Amere as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Amere has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 145 births since 1999.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024