Amirious
A unique modern name perhaps derived from the Arabic name "Amir".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amirious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amirious today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amirious births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amirious. 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 Amirious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,345
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Amirious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amirious 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 Amirious 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amirious
The name Amirious has its roots in ancient Greek culture and language, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "amirios," which means "peaceful" or "free from strife." The name was popular among the Greeks, particularly in the region of Attica, which was known for its intellectual and cultural achievements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amirious can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions an Athenian general by that name who fought in the Persian Wars. Another notable figure bearing this name was Amirious of Chios, a philosopher and mathematician from the 4th century BCE, who made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
In the Byzantine era, the name Amirious gained popularity among the Eastern Orthodox Christian community. It is believed that Saint Amirious, a 6th-century monk and martyr, helped to spread the name's usage. His life and devotion were recorded in various hagiographies, which served to further popularize the name.
During the Middle Ages, the name Amirious was also adopted by the Muslim world, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture, such as parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure from this period was Amirious al-Andalusi, a 12th-century Arabic philosopher and mathematician from Andalusia (modern-day Spain).
The Renaissance period saw a resurgence of interest in classical Greek culture, and with it, a renewed appreciation for the name Amirious. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Amirious Barbadigo, a 16th-century Venetian scholar and diplomat who played a significant role in the cultural exchange between the Italian Renaissance and the Byzantine Empire.
In more recent times, the name Amirious has been less commonly used, but it has still found its way into the annals of history. One notable example is Amirious Kalogerakis, a 19th-century Greek revolutionary who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Greek War of Independence.
Overall, the name Amirious has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and cultures, from its ancient Greek origins to its adoption by various religious and cultural communities throughout the ages. Its meaning of "peaceful" and "free from strife" has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Amirious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amirious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amirious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amirious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amirious 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Amirious a common name?
We classify Amirious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amirious most popular?
The single biggest year for Amirious was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amirious 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 Amirious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amirious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amirious 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 Amirious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amirious 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 Amirious 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 share the name Amirious?
You can see how many Americans are named Amirious on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.