An estimated 55,028 living Americans are named Amir.
How rare is Amir?
Amir is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,297 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 9.4% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Amir?
The median age of a living American named Amir is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 17 years old.
Is Amir still popular?
Yes — Amir is currently rising in popularity, with 3,297 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Amir most common?
Amir has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 5.0× more often than the national baseline.
1954Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
9.4%
2025
3,297
All-time
55,747
Diaspora map
Amir broke out in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (2002) and became over-represented in 20 states over 18 years.
Broke out: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, 2002 · over-represented in 20 states over 18 years
