Amaan vs Bashir

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

Bashir

Boy #4,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herald of joy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,707
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bash

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaan Rank #4,725
Bashir Rank #4,707

Bashir is more popular, ranked #4707 vs #4725 for Amaan.

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

Bashir ___

  • Bashir Ahmad
  • Bashir Mohammed
  • Bashir Ali
  • Bashir Hassan
  • Bashir Tariq
  • Bashir Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaan

Zaid Omar Layla Amina Ibrahim

If you choose Bashir

Fatima Omar Nadia Ibrahim Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaan or Bashir more popular?

Bashir is more popular, ranked #4707 compared to Amaan at #4725 in the United States.

What do Amaan and Bashir mean?

Amaan means "peace, safety, security" (Arabic origin). Bashir means "herald of joy" (Arabic origin).

Are Amaan and Bashir boy or girl names?

Amaan is primarily a boy name. Bashir is primarily a boy name.

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