How Many People Are Named Ameer?

Complete statistics for the name Ameer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ameer
Very Rare
Arabic

Ameer means 'prince' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. That's just 1 in 52,788 Americans who have this name, showing how rare it is among 6,251 living people today. With most under 30, it's clear Ameer is a name for the younger generation.

~371
Living in US
1 in 893,394
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,251
Worldwide Bearers
#2,644
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
806
🇴🇲 Oman
713
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
699
🇰🇼 Kuwait
551
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
415
🇿🇦 South Africa
372
🇨🇦 Canada
288
🇳🇬 Nigeria
259
🇵🇭 Philippines
190
🇸🇪 Sweden
119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,251 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
5,375
Would be under 30 (84%)
987
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6,362 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ameer Through the Generations

Ameer has seen steady growth since its debut, peaking in 2021 with 287 births. Today, there are 6,251 people named Ameer in the US, with an average age of 17. The majority, 5,375, are under 30, indicating that Ameer is a name embraced by the younger demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 686
California 628
Illinois 544
Michigan 508
New Jersey 370
Texas 339
Ohio 308
Florida 286
Pennsylvania 233
Georgia 192

✨ Similar Names to Ameer

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ameer's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ameer

How Many People Have the Name Ameer?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 371 people in the United States currently share the name Ameer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 893,394 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ameer a Common or Rare Name?

Ameer is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ameer Mean?

Ameer means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ameer in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ameer Most Popular?

The name Ameer reached peak popularity in 2021, with 287 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ameer?

Approximately 371 people named Ameer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 371. That works out to roughly 1 in 893,394 Americans.

Is Ameer a rare name?

Ameer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 893,394 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ameer mean?

Ameer means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ameer more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ameer are male and 0% are female.

When was Ameer most popular?

Ameer peaked in 2021 with 287 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US371
All-Time Births371
1 in X1 in 893,394
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2021
World Rank#2,644
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.