Amirr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prince" or "commander".
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Amirr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amirr today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amirr births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amirr. 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
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,236
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Amirr: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amirr 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 73 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amirr 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 Amirr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amirrs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amirr
The name Amirr finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which translates to "commander" or "prince." The name holds a strong connection to the rise and spread of Islam during the medieval era.
Amirr gained prominence during the golden age of the Islamic civilization, particularly under the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE. During this time, many influential figures bore the name, including scholars, poets, and military leaders. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name was Amirr ibn al-Tufayl, a renowned Arab philosopher and physician who lived in the 12th century CE.
The name Amirr also appears in various historical texts and religious scriptures from the Islamic world. In the Quran, the term "amir" is used to refer to leaders and commanders, further solidifying the name's association with authority and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Amirr. One of the most famous was Amirr Khusrau (1253-1325 CE), a celebrated Sufi poet and scholar from the Delhi Sultanate in India. His literary works, such as the Ghazals and Qasidas, have significantly influenced Hindustani classical music and literature.
Another prominent figure was Amirr Timur, also known as Tamerlane (1336-1405 CE), a Turko-Mongol conqueror who established the Timurid Empire. Despite his military conquests, Amirr Timur was also a patron of arts and architecture, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Central Asia.
In the Ottoman Empire, Amirr Ahmed Pasha (1556-1628 CE) was a prominent Grand Vizier and military commander who played a crucial role in the empire's expansion and consolidation of power during the reign of Sultan Murad IV.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Amirr Kabir (1807-1852 CE) was an influential Iranian statesman and reformer who served as the chief minister of Persia during the Qajar dynasty. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the country's administrative and military systems.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Amirr, reflecting its enduring legacy and association with leadership, authority, and cultural significance within the Islamic world and beyond.
People
Amirr + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amirr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amirr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amirr 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 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Amirr a common name?
We classify Amirr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amirr most popular?
The single biggest year for Amirr was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amirr 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 Amirr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amirr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amirr 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 Amirr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amirr 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 Amirr 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 Amirr?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Amirr, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.