The nameAmr
Amr is one of the oldest Arabic names, carried by a famous general.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Amr is an old Arabic name, often linked to the idea of a long life.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Amr ibn al As led the Arab conquest of Egypt in the 7th century. In England and Wales the name reached 1248th place in 2003.
Famous people named Amr
- Amr Diab, singer
Popularity of the name Amr
Amr in the United States
Amr was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 371 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Amr. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Amr in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Amr
Names from the same generation as Amr, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amr mean?
Amr is an old Arabic name, often linked to the idea of a long life.
What is the origin of the name Amr?
Arabic.
Is Amr a girl's or a boy's name?
Amr is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amr?
In 2024, Amr was the 5038th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 20 births.
What are good sibling names for Amr?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nisa, Zeinab, Jennah and Anisa for a sister, Nadir, Tarik, Kamil and Mehdi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amr?
Amr Diab, singer.