Elijah vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

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Elijah Rank #8

Amir Rank #95

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

Is Elijah or Amir more popular?

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

What do Elijah and Amir mean?

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

Are Elijah and Amir boy or girl names?

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