Amiri was the 575th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 738 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 23-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #575 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 738 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,492 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×23 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #147 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Amiri belongs to recent decades and keeps gaining. The 2020s mark its highest point yet, with growth expected onward.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft, Amiri travels well. Omari and Imani share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amiri is about 1 in 188.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
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