Amiri vs Mohamed

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

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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Mohamed Rank #549

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #549 for Mohamed.

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Mohamed more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Mohamed mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Amiri and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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