Declining since 2020, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Ameir since 1997
Babies named Ameir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 411 |
| 2020s | 233 |
Meaning & origin
Ameir is a modern American respelling of the classic Arabic name Amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' First recorded in the United States in 1997, it saw a gradual rise in use before peaking at its highest rank in 2020. Since then, its popularity has been declining: as of 2025, it ranks 3,181st with approximately 1 in 46,164 newborn boys receiving the name. The spelling with an 'e' likely reflects a trend toward phonetic or creative variants, similar to Ameer or Aamir. While not concentrated in any particular state, Ameir fits within a broader pattern of Arabic-origin names gaining visibility in the United States over the past two decades.
Ameir is generally considered a respelling or variant of Amir, an Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' While Amir has long been used in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, the form Ameir likely emerged in the United States as a creative spelling variant in the late 20th century. Its pronunciation and meaning remain closely tied to the original Arabic root.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ameir
Names that share Ameir's style, for a brother or sister.
