Emir
Turkish, from Arabic amir, a commander or prince, derived from a verb meaning to command. The same word gave English admiral and emirate.
Emir in 2025
Emir was given to 546 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,106th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 6,072 babies born.
The history of Emir
Emir reached its highest point in 2025, when 546 babies were given the name, ranking 1,106th that year.
Across the 56 years of records since 1970, 5,620 babies have been named Emir. Half of them were born before 2020, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Emir by decade
| Decade | Babies named Emir | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 | 8,059 |
| 1980s | 70 | 8,983 |
| 1990s | 204 | 6,029 |
| 2000s | 879 | 2,350 |
| 2010s | 1,595 | 1,974 |
| 2020s | 2,818 | 1,106 |
Where Emir is heading
Emir has risen 271% over the past decade, from 147 babies in 2015 to 546 in 2025.
Names like Emir
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Emir.