UK boy's name
Aamer
One who lives long or forever.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aamer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2002 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Aamer. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aamer ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 boys were registered as Aamer.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Aamer mean?
The name Aamer is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the word 'aamara', which means 'to thrive' or 'to flourish'. It is a masculine name that is widely used in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa.
In ancient Arabic literature, the name Aamer is mentioned in several pre-Islamic poems and texts. It was a popular name among the Arab tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Makkah and Madinah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aamer can be found in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The name is mentioned in reference to a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Aamer ibn Yasir, who embraced Islam in its early days.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Aamer. One of the most prominent is Aamer ibn Abi Waqqas, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader during the early Islamic conquests in the 7th century.
Another famous Aamer was Aamer ibn Abdullah ibn Qais, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 6th century. His poetry is widely acclaimed for its eloquence and depth, and he is considered one of the greatest poets of the pre-Islamic era.
In the realm of science, Aamer al-Basri was a prominent Muslim mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial bodies.
During the medieval period, Aamer ibn Ali al-Lakhmi was a renowned Arab military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns and is remembered for his strategic brilliance.
In more recent times, Aamer Sohail was a Pakistani cricketer who represented his country in the late 20th century. He was a talented all-rounder and played a significant role in Pakistan's success in international cricket during his career.
Overall, the name Aamer has a rich history and has been borne by many influential figures across various fields throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aamer over time
The chart below shows babies named Aamer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aamer, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aamer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamer was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3671 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Aamer
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aamer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aamer in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aamer was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aamer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Aamer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aamer?
One who lives long or forever.
How many people are called Aamer in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Aamer across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.