Ameer
How to say it: uh-MEER · /əˈmir/
From Arabic 'amir' meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; a noble title used across the Islamic world.
Ameer was the 105th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 233 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 | 233 |
| 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, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Ameer rose to a high in the 2020s. It remains at that high today and looks likely to climb further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Smooth and soft, Ameer feels strong and carries echoes of royalty as worn by royals. Karim shares its style.
Nicknames
- Meer
Honouring a Ameer in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ameer is about 1 in 37.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Hindi.
In France: #63 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ameer
- Ameer Webb (born 1991)American sprinter
- Ameer Abdullah (born 1993)American football player
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