Boy · #993 in 2026

Ahmir

Emir, also transliterated as amir, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority. The title has a history of use in West Asia, East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia.

Current Rank
#993
Peak Rank
#873 (2022)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+9%
2008
First Year
2008
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#17501
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ahmir

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Emir, also transliterated as amir, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority. The title has a history of use in West Asia, East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia.

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The Story of Ahmir

The earliest SSA record of Ahmir as a baby boy name dates back to 1991, when 10 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 276 newborns named Ahmir — #873 in the national rankings. About 40% of every Ahmir on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Ahmir ranks #993 for baby boys with 226 births, gradually rising (+9%). All told, over 4K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ahmir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ahmir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ahmir

What does the name Ahmir mean?
Emir, also transliterated as amir, is a word of Arabic origin that can refer to a male monarch, aristocrat, holder of high-ranking military or political office, or other person possessing actual or ceremonial authority. The title has a history of use in West Asia, East Africa, North Africa, West Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia.
How popular is Ahmir in 2026?
In 2026, Ahmir ranks #993 among boys' names in the U.S., with 226 babies given the name that year.
When was Ahmir most popular?
Ahmir reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #873 that year with 276 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ahmir most popular?
Ahmir has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Mississippi, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ahmir.
Is Ahmir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ahmir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ahmir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ahmir include Jalon, Coleson, Sekani. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ahmir

Ahmir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Ahmir's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #873. Use the chart and map above to compare Ahmir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.