Ahmir
How to say it: uh-MEER · /əˈmɪr/
Variant spelling of Amir, from Arabic 'amir' meaning prince, commander, or leader.
Ahmir was the 105th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 163 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 33% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #89 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #105 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 163 |
| Share of births | 1 in 880 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +33% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #89 |
| In France, 2025 | #63 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging almost wholly within the last forty years, Ahmir peaked in the 2020s. At its height and at #105, more growth is anticipated.
What goes with it
Smooth and strong in two syllables, Ahmir feels regal and mobile with a soft center. Omar aligns in tone and style.
Nicknames
- Mir
Honouring a Ahmir in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ahmir is about 1 in 37.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
In France: #63 for boys in 2025.
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