Ahmir vs Imran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmir

Boy #1,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic 'amr'

Cultural Roots

African-American Muslim Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,034
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir

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Imran

Boy #974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, long life, flourishing"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#974
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Im

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Popularity Comparison

Ahmir Rank #1,034
Imran Rank #974

Imran is more popular, ranked #974 vs #1034 for Ahmir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmir ___

  • Ahmir Khalil
  • Ahmir Jamal
  • Ahmir Isaiah
  • Ahmir Rasheed
  • Ahmir James
  • Ahmir Darius

Imran ___

  • Imran Ali
  • Imran Hassan
  • Imran Ahmed
  • Imran Khalid
  • Imran Raza
  • Imran Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ahmir

Amara Zuri Malik Imani Kiran

If you choose Imran

Maryam Fatima Omar Zainab Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmir or Imran more popular?

Imran is more popular, ranked #974 compared to Ahmir at #1034 in the United States.

What do Ahmir and Imran mean?

Ahmir means "prince, commander" (Arabic 'amr' origin). Imran means "prosperity, long life, flourishing" (Arabic origin).

Are Ahmir and Imran boy or girl names?

Ahmir is primarily a boy name. Imran is primarily a boy name.

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