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Emir vs Hamza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emir

Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#558
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emir Rank #558
Hamza Rank #527

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #558 for Emir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emir or Hamza more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Emir at #558 in the United States.

What do Emir and Hamza mean?

Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Emir and Hamza boy or girl names?

Emir is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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