Amer vs Shaheen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Shaheen

Boy #4,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peregrine falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Pakistani Iranian Afghan Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,759
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Shahi

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amer Rank #4,915
Shaheen Rank #4,759

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 vs #4915 for Amer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amer ___

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

Shaheen ___

  • Shaheen Ali
  • Shaheen Reza
  • Shaheen Khan
  • Shaheen Ahmad
  • Shaheen Hassan
  • Shaheen Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amer

Amir Tariq Yasmin Layla Hassan

If you choose Shaheen

Aryan Darius Cyrus Rayan Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amer or Shaheen more popular?

Shaheen is more popular, ranked #4759 compared to Amer at #4915 in the United States.

What do Amer and Shaheen mean?

Amer means "flourishing, prosperous" (Arabic root a-m-r origin). Shaheen means "peregrine falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Amer and Shaheen boy or girl names?

Amer is primarily a boy name. Shaheen is primarily a boy name.

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