Amir - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Amir \a-mir\ is pronounced a-MEER. It is of Arabic and Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "prince; treetop". Term for a high-ranking and powerful official in many different capacities in the Muslim world.

Amir has 7 variant forms: Ameer, Ameir, Amer, Amiran, Amiri, Emeer and Emir.

Baby names that sound like Amir are Amr, Amor and Ymir.

Amir is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Amir. Click here to compare Amir with related baby names.