Amir vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Amir Rank #95

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #95 for Amir.

Is Amir or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Elijah mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amir and Elijah boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.