Ameeri
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "princess" or "ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ameeri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ameeri today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ameeri births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ameeri. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ameeri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,803
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ameeri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ameeri 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 Ameeri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ameeri
The given name Ameeri has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the word "ameer," which means "prince" or "commander." The name has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to the early days of Islamic civilization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ameeri can be found in historical texts from the 7th century CE. During this time, the Islamic Empire was expanding rapidly, and many influential figures bore this name, reflecting their positions of power and authority.
In the 8th century CE, there was a notable figure named Ameeri ibn al-Qasim, who was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He made significant contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and was highly respected for his knowledge and wisdom.
Another famous Ameeri from history was Ameeri al-Basri, who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent Arabic poet and literary critic, renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his insightful analysis of poetry.
In the 11th century CE, Ameeri al-Hamdani was a prominent Arab philosopher and historian. He wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, history, and geography, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
During the 13th century CE, Ameeri Khusrau was a celebrated Persian poet and scholar. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the Persian language and is often referred to as the "Parrot of India" due to his exceptional poetic talents.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Ameeri throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural significance and the diverse backgrounds of those who carried this name.
People
Ameeri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ameeri 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
Ameeri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ameeri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ameeri 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ameeri a common name?
We classify Ameeri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ameeri most popular?
The single biggest year for Ameeri was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ameeri is about 3 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 Ameeri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ameeri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ameeri 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 Ameeri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ameeri 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 Ameeri 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 common is the name Ameeri?
See how many people share the name Ameeri on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.