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Amiris vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiris

Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,171
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American African American Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,156
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amiris Rank #4,171
Chief Rank #4,156

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 vs #4171 for Amiris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiris or Chief more popular?

Chief is more popular, ranked #4156 compared to Amiris at #4171 in the United States.

What do Amiris and Chief mean?

Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Amiris and Chief boy or girl names?

Amiris is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.

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