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👦As Boy Name

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#440

Peak Rank

4K

Total Count

38

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1996

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#721

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

25

Years Active

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## The Story of Amiri

### As a girl name

Amiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 393 Amiris were born — ranking #721 that year. As of 2026, Amiri ranks #721 for girls with 393 births, rising sharply (+369% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Amiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Amiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 720 Amiris were born — ranking #440 that year. As of 2026, Amiri ranks #440 for boys with 720 births, rising sharply (+448% over the past five years). In total, more than 4K Amiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Amiri

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

* [Amira](/amira)
* [Amari](/amari)
* [Amare](/amare)
* [Emiri](/emiri)
* Amero
* [Amir](/amir)
* [Amara](/amara)
* [Ameri](/ameri)
* [Amora](/amora)
* [Amaro](/amaro)
* [Omri](/omri)
* [Aamir](/aamir)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Amiri

What does the name Amiri mean?

Amiri is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Amiri in 2026?

In 2026, Amiri ranks #440 among boys' names in the U.S., with 720 babies given the name that year.

When was Amiri most popular?

Amiri reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #440 that year with 720 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Amiri most popular?

Amiri has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amiri.

Is Amiri a unisex name?

Yes — Amiri is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 33% of Amiris assigned female and 67% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Amiri?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amiri include Jaron, Dorsey, Erich. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦JaronPeak #440](/jaron)[👦DorseyPeak #441](/dorsey)[👦ErichPeak #441](/erich)[👦RowenPeak #441](/rowen)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧JackPeak #721](/jack)[👧MerlenePeak #721](/merlene)[👧CaryPeak #722](/cary)[👧StepheniePeak #722](/stephenie)

## About the name Amiri 

Amiri is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Amiri's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #440\. Use the chart and map above to compare Amiri's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.