Ameir vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ameir

Boy #4,075 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,075
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar, Rek

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ameir Rank #4,075
Tarek Rank #4,151

Ameir is more popular, ranked #4075 vs #4151 for Tarek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ameir ___

  • Ameir Hassan
  • Ameir Khalil
  • Ameir Tariq
  • Ameir Jamal
  • Ameir Rashid
  • Ameir Kareem

Tarek ___

  • Tarek Hassan
  • Tarek Malik
  • Tarek Ahmed
  • Tarek Omar
  • Tarek Yusuf
  • Tarek Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ameir

Zara Nadir Layla Kareem Imani

If you choose Tarek

Sami Nadia Layla Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameir or Tarek more popular?

Ameir is more popular, ranked #4075 compared to Tarek at #4151 in the United States.

What do Ameir and Tarek mean?

Ameir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Ameir and Tarek boy or girl names?

Ameir is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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