The nameEmir
Emir is a boy's name meaning "commander, prince". It is common in Turkey and the Balkans.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Emir comes from the Arabic amir, "commander, prince".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish.
History
In the United States Emir reached its best rank, 557th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 517th in 2025, also its best.
Did you know?
- Emir Kusturica won the Palme d'Or twice, for When Father Was Away on Business (1985) and Underground (1995).
Famous people named Emir
- Emir Kusturica, film director
Popularity of the name Emir
Emir in the United States
Emir was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 2,269 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Emir. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Emir in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 454 births a year on average, against 180 in the five years before.
Emir in the United Kingdom
Emir was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 505 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Emir. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Emir in the United Kingdom were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 68 births a year.
Emir in France
Emir in Belgium
Emir in Switzerland
Emir in Austria
Sibling names for Emir
Names from the same generation as Emir, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emir mean?
Emir comes from the Arabic amir, "commander, prince".
What is the origin of the name Emir?
Arabic, through Turkish.
Is Emir a girl's or a boy's name?
Emir is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Emir?
In 2024, Emir was the 558th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 530 births.
What are good sibling names for Emir?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Inaya, Alya, Nellie and Cleo for a sister, Musa, Zayd, Zayan and Louie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emir?
Emir Kusturica, film director.