Amir vs Nathan

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
Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 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

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amir

Zara Layla Yasmin Hamza Omar

If you choose Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Nathan mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amir and Nathan boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.

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