Emir
Emir is a boys' name of Turkish origin meaning “prince, commander.” It ranked #551 in the United States in 2025. Emir is a Turkish and Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander.
how do you pronounce Emir?
eh-MEER
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what does Emir mean?
The name Emir means “prince, commander.” It comes from the Turkish language tradition.
Emir is a Turkish and Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' The title 'emir' has been used historically across the Islamic world for military commanders and rulers. In Turkey, it has become one of the most popular modern boy's names, carrying an air of leadership and nobility.
where does the name Emir come from?
Wikipedia confirms Emir is derived from the Arabic title Emir or Amir; in Turkish the word carries the senses of command, order, prince, and local king, matching the table's prince/commander gloss.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #551 |
| 2024 | #558 |
| 2023 | #583 |
| 2022 | #623 |
| 2021 | #695 |
| 2020 | #650 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Emir?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Emir?
- Emir Kusturica (Serbian filmmaker)
- Various Ottoman emirs and princes
what names are similar to Emir?
what names go well with Emir?
Sibling names that share Emir's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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