Amiri

/ ah-MEER-ee /
unisexmodernmythicroyal

“princely, commander” — Arabic

—2024 rank (unisex)
2022peak year
1,330babies named Amiri since 1880
▲ +887%5-year trend

Amiri popularity over 145 years

⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202218801920196020002024— girls— boys

What does Amiri mean?

A modern given name related to the Arabic 'amir', meaning 'prince' or 'commander', the root of the title 'emir'. It also appears in other languages and is used for both girls and boys.

OriginArabic
Syllables3
Genderunisex
Stylemodern, mythic

Names like Amiri

Same era, same vibe — if you like Amiri, these usually land on the shortlist too.

Famous Amiris

Spellings & variants

AmaraAamir

Not sure yet?

Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.

Open the name generator 🧞