Ahmeer
A variant spelling of the Arabic name Amir, meaning "prince" or "commander".
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the first name Ahmeer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ahmeer today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahmeer births was 2021 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahmeer. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
120
~ 1 in 2,856,286 Americans
Peak year
2021
12 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,937
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ahmeer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ahmeer from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ahmeer remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahmeer by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahmeer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahmeer
The name Ahmeer is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the language and culture of the Middle East. It is derived from the word "amir," which means "commander" or "prince." This name gained prominence during the medieval period and was often associated with nobility and leadership.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahmeer dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was mentioned in ancient Islamic texts and historical records. During this time, the name was particularly popular among the ruling elite and those in positions of power within the Islamic empires.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ahmeer. One such individual was Ahmeer ibn Kulthum, a renowned Arab poet who lived during the 6th century CE. His poetic works were widely celebrated and played a significant role in preserving the Arabic literary tradition.
In the 11th century, Ahmeer al-Dawlah ruled as the Buyid emir of Iraq and Persia. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to promote cultural and intellectual pursuits within his realm.
Another prominent figure was Ahmeer Khan, a military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. He was renowned for his strategic acumen and played a crucial role in various military campaigns and diplomatic endeavors.
In the 19th century, Ahmeer Ali Sher Khan was a notable Afghan ruler and military leader. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Afghan state during a turbulent period in the region's history.
Ahmeer Khusro, a 13th-century Sufi mystic, musician, and scholar, was also a significant figure who contributed greatly to the development of Hindustani classical music and literature. His works have had a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of South Asia.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Ahmeer throughout history. The name's association with leadership, nobility, and cultural contributions has endured across various regions and time periods, reflecting its rich heritage and historical significance.
People
Ahmeer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahmeer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ahmeer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahmeer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahmeer going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,856,286 US residents.
Is Ahmeer a common name?
We classify Ahmeer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahmeer most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahmeer was 2021, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahmeer is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahmeer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahmeer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahmeer in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahmeer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahmeer in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahmeer can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Ahmeer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.