Amiri vs Jamir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jamir

Boy #547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African-American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#547
Total SSA Count
541
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Jamir Rank #547

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #547 for Jamir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Jamir ___

  • Jamir Alexander
  • Jamir Rashid
  • Jamir Thomas
  • Jamir Cole
  • Jamir Omar
  • Jamir Lewis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Jamir

Amira Malik Zara Tariq Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Jamir more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Jamir at #547 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Jamir mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Jamir means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Amiri and Jamir boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Jamir is primarily a boy name.

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