Amirr
A boy's name with 166 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Amirr is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 166 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Amirr ranks #5236 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Amirr is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, an alternate spelling of Amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' The double-r gives this already bold name an extra visual emphasis. Amir is one of the most widely used masculine names across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally.
EtymologyShow more
Amirr's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Amirr has 166 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amirr has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | #6874 | — |
| 2010s | 73 | #8436 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 24 | #10846 | — |
The Story of Amirr
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Amirr is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amirr are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Amirr?
Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Amirr — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2005, peaked in the 2010s with 73 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Amirr by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2005–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 | #5236 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4749 |
| 2022 | 6 | #10947 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7122 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6314 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8942 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7647 |
| 2017 | 8 | #8887 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8186 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6690 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6651 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12368 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8113 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11068 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11114 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11001 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10200 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2005–2024