Prince, commander, or ruler
Derived from the Arabic root 'a-m-r', meaning to command. Historically used as a title of high rank or nobility across the Middle East and Central Asia, it has evolved into a popular given name symbolizing leadership.
About 3,297 boys were named Amir in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British professional boxer and world champion
American actor known for The Blacklist
The title of the sovereign of Kuwait and Qatar
The protagonist and narrator of the novel · The Kite Runner
The same feel as Amir — far less common.
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