Declining since 2013, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Amair since 2007
Babies named Amair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Amair first appeared on the U.S. Social Security baby name charts in 2007, a relatively recent arrival among American names. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, likely reflecting wider interest in names like Amir and Aamir. Since then, its usage has been on a falling trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 8910, an uncommon choice given to approximately 1 in 213,510 boys that year. Because it is a modern variant spelling, Amair has not been concentrated in any particular state. Its adoption may have been influenced by cultural figures such as the actor Aamir Khan, though direct attribution is uncertain.
Amair is likely a respelling of Amir, which derives from the Arabic root 'amara' (to command). The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities. Its modern variant spelling reflects a trend toward simplified or Anglicized forms.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amair
Names that share Amair's style, for a brother or sister.
