Amaan vs Amer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaan

Boy #4,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safety, security"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Swahili Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,725
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amer

Boy #4,915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, prosperous"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Bosnian Pakistani Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,915
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaan Rank #4,725
Amer Rank #4,915

Amaan is more popular, ranked #4725 vs #4915 for Amer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaan ___

  • Amaan Ali
  • Amaan Hassan
  • Amaan Malik
  • Amaan James
  • Amaan David
  • Amaan Yusuf

Amer ___

  • Amer Hassan
  • Amer Khalid
  • Amer Reza
  • Amer Yusuf
  • Amer Ibrahim
  • Amer Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaan

Zaid Omar Layla Amina Ibrahim

If you choose Amer

Amir Tariq Yasmin Layla Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaan or Amer more popular?

Amaan is more popular, ranked #4725 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amaan and Amer mean?

Amaan means "peace, safety, security" (Arabic origin). Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin).

Are Amaan and Amer boy or girl names?

Amaan is primarily a boy name. Amer is primarily a boy name.

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