Prince, commander, or treetop
Amire is a modern variation of the Arabic name Amir, which historically denotes a high-ranking official or prince. In Hebrew, a similar root refers to the uppermost branches of a tree. This spelling adds a contemporary flair to a name with deep linguistic roots across the Middle East.
Less common today
Amire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,671 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
