Declining since 2017, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Amere since 1994
Babies named Amere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 44 |
| 2000s | 95 | 267 |
| 2010s | 39 | 590 |
| 2020s | 6 | 209 |
Meaning & origin
Amere is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1994. Its exact origins are unclear, but it may be a respelled variant of the Arabic name Amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' The name saw its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked 4707 among baby boys. Since 2017, its usage has been on a downward trend, with approximately 1 in 81,337 babies receiving the name in 2025. Amere has no recorded top states of usage, indicating its distribution is sparse and not concentrated in any particular region. The name fits a broader pattern of modern American names that draw inspiration from established names while adopting distinctive spellings.
Amere likely emerged as a modern American coinage or a respelling of the Arabic name Amir, which means 'prince' or 'commander.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by altering spellings of established names. The name has never been common, with its highest rank at 4707 in 2014, and its usage has been declining since 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amere
Names that share Amere's style, for a brother or sister.
