Holding steady.
Popularity of Amyre since 1987
Babies named Amyre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 | 0 |
| 1990s | 20 | 0 |
| 2000s | 59 | 7 |
| 2010s | 8 | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Amyre is an American coinage first recorded in 1987. The name's peak year came in 2000, but even then it did not enter the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. Its trajectory shows stability, with consistent but low usage over the decades. While no single state shows a concentration of Amyres, the name belongs to the broader trend of creative respellings that emerged in the late 20th century. Because its meaning is uncertain, parents may be drawn to its melodic sound or its connection to the more established Amir. Amyre exemplifies how modern names can arise from existing roots and fashionable suffixes, carving out a distinct identity without a long historical lineage.
Amyre is a modern American name that first appeared in records in the late 1980s. It may be a creative spelling of Amir, an Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander,' or a feminine form of Amy combined with the fashionable suffix -re. Its usage has remained rare and stable, peaking in 2000 without reaching high rank.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mire
Sibling names for Amyre
Names that share Amyre's style, for a brother or sister.
