Emir Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Emir' originates from Arabic, meaning 'commander' or 'prince'. It evolved from the Arabic 'amir' and has been historically used for leaders in Islamic cultures. The name reflects traits of authority and nobility, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Emir is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emir has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Emir' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5194th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4319th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1613th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 811th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emir' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emir"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɪr/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name 'Emir' comes from the Arabic word 'amir' which means 'commander' or 'prince'. It has historical roots in leadership and authority within various Islamic cultures.
Meaning
commander, prince
Language Evolution
Amir (Arabic), Emir (transliterated)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Islamic world during the medieval period, as it was commonly used for leaders and nobility in various Muslim empires.
Variants & Derivatives
Amir, Emirate
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'Emir' is perceived as a dignified and noble title, often associated with leadership in Middle Eastern cultures.
Famous People
Emir Kusturica - Serbian filmmaker, Emir Hadzihafizbegovic - Bosnian actor, Emirates (UAE) - Referring to the ruling families
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emir"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emir"
"Emir" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5194th of 10718 | 61 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4319th of 16616 | 180 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1613th of 24088 | 1,357 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 811th of 23106 | 3,468 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Emir" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
52.36% 2343rd/4475 |
- |
48.01% 3033rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
38.21% 1751st/4582 |
22.64% 1169th/5164 |
21.59% 1579th/7313 |
20.64% 1540th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.97% 955th/3984 |
15.09% 677th/4487 |
12.11% 826th/6822 |
12.30% 772nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Emir" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emir"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emir" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.