Amir vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amir Rank #95
Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #95 for Amir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amir ___

  • Amir Hassan
  • Amir Khalil
  • Amir Abdullah
  • Amir Tariq
  • Amir Rashid
  • Amir Ibrahim

Elijah ___

  • Elijah James
  • Elijah Thomas
  • Elijah Alexander
  • Elijah Joseph
  • Elijah Samuel
  • Elijah David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amir

Zara Layla Yasmin Hamza Omar

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Noah Isaac Isaiah Olivia Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Elijah mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amir and Elijah boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.

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