How Many People Are Named Amiri?

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

Amiri
Very Rare
Arabic

Amiri means 'prince' in Arabic, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 79,562 Americans share this rare name, with around 4,148 people living today. The name peaked in 2023, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.

~2,292
Living in US
1 in 144,611
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,148
Worldwide Bearers
#19,178
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
431
🇮🇶 Iraq
188
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
182
🇺🇸 United States
152
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
137
🇫🇷 France
68
🇳🇬 Nigeria
47
🇲🇾 Malaysia
24
🇳🇪 Niger
21
🇱🇧 Lebanon
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,802 (68%)
♀ Female
1,346 (32%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
4,100
Would be under 30 (98%)
84
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,184 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Amiri Through the Generations

Amiri has seen a surge in popularity, especially among those born in 2023 when 911 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Amiri are under 30, indicating it's a modern, trendy choice for parents. With an estimated 4,148 living in the US, Amiri remains very rare, but its presence is growing.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 335
Florida 280
California 272
Georgia 233
Illinois 173
North Carolina 171
New York 164
Ohio 144
Michigan 127
Louisiana 94

✨ Similar Names to Amiri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amiri's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Amiri

How Many People Have the Name Amiri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,292 people in the United States currently share the name Amiri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,611 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amiri a Common or Rare Name?

Amiri 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 Amiri Mean?

Amiri means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amiri in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

When Was Amiri Most Popular?

The name Amiri reached peak popularity in 2023, with 911 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 Amiri?

Approximately 2,292 people named Amiri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,292. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,611 Americans.

Is Amiri a rare name?

Amiri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,611 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amiri mean?

Amiri means "prince" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Amiri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Amiri are male and 32% are female.

When was Amiri most popular?

Amiri peaked in 2023 with 911 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 US2,292
All-Time Births2,292
1 in X1 in 144,611
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2023
World Rank#19,178
Male %68%
Female %32%

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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.