Back to Baby Names

Hamza vs Emir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Similar Names

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Emir Rank #558

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Emir more popular?

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

What do Hamza and Emir mean?

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

Are Hamza and Emir boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons