Emir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Emir means 'commander' or 'prince' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Emir
Emir is a name of Arabic origin. It means 'commander' or 'prince'. Emir is a traditional name in several Arabic-speaking countries and is often given to boys as a symbol of power and leadership. It has also gained popularity in other parts of the world. Overall, Emir is a strong and noble name with a rich cultural heritage.
Popularity of the Name Emir
The popularity for the name Emir peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 449 births, which ranked number 1,268 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Emir had the most male births in 2022 with 449, which ranked number 616 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Emir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 155 births to 449 births, an increase of 189.68%. Among males, Emir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 155 births to 449 births, an increase of 189.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emir
- 20 Year Trend of Emir: 747.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Emir: 189.68%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Emir: 189.68%
Popularity of Emir by State
For males, Emir was most popular in Western states with 106 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 83 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Emir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 10 | 585 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 83 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 38 | 462 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 14 | 686 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 22 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 7 | 769 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 10 | 488 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 11 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 12 | 436 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 18 | 537 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 12 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 6 | 427 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 41 | 402 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 62 | 510 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 12 | 584 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 12 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 7 | 614 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Emir
- Total Births of Emir: 499 (11.22%)
- Male Births of Emir: 499 (11.22%)
Given the upward trend of Emir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.22% increase in total births, for a total of 499 births in 2024. Male births for Emir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 499 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.22%.