Amiri vs Salem

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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Salem

Girl #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
715
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sallie

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Salem Rank #430

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 vs #536 for Amiri.

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

Salem ___

  • Salem Grace
  • Salem Rose
  • Salem Jane
  • Salem Mae
  • Salem Elise
  • Salem Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Salem

Ember Raven Wren Cypress Zephyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Salem more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Salem mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Salem means "peaceful, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amiri and Salem boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a girl name.

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