Amir

Gender Usage of the Name Amir

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Amir is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Amir

Amir is among the Top 38 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025

• Worldwide

  #156 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #103 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #175 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #103 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Amir is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Amir ranked #156 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #131 in 2024 — a drop of 25 places. Amir maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #131 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #1,935 in 1965. Over recent years the ranking has shown little net change and remained relatively stable around #156.

Characteristics of the Name Amir

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

4 letters — Short Boy Names

Starts with

A — Boy Names Starting with A

Ends with

r — Boy Names Ending in “r”

Name AestheticMethodology

Amir utilizes a rising stress pattern across its two syllables to project authority and focus. This phonetic strength is mirrored in its historical role as a title for Middle Eastern nobility. These elements align to create a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.

Middle Names For Amir

Middle names used with AmirMethodology

Amir is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Amir Hossein · Amir Jamal · Amir Malik · Amir Alexander · Amir AliView all 157 boy middle names.

• Total 268 middle names used with Amir
• 17 girl middle names used with Amir
• 82 unisex middle names used with Amir

Middle name suggestions for AmirMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Amir is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Amir Joseph · Amir Junior · Amir Gerald · Amir Justin · Amir Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Amir

Sound Like Amir Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ammar · Amar · Ameer · View all 50 names

Spelled Like Amir Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ahmir · Aamir · Ameir · View all 13 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Elias · Emilio · Alonzo · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Amir Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Theodore · Omar · Javier · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Amir”

Dictionary Meaning of "Amir"Methodology

• Alternative form of emir

More Info

How to Spell Amir in ASL

• A
• m
• i
• r

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