UK boy's name
Aamir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aamir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1859, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 57 births.
This profile covers 672 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 674 living people in the UK are called Aamir. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aamir ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 57 boys were registered as Aamir.
- • Aamir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #325 in 1994.
- • About 674 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1859
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
1996
57 births
Estimated living
674
2026
Meaning
What does Aamir mean?
The name Aamir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 6th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "amir," which means "commander" or "prince." The name signifies leadership, authority, and nobility.
In the early Islamic era, the name Aamir gained prominence and was often associated with prominent figures in Arab and Islamic history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Quran, where it is mentioned as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Aamir ibn al-Tufail, who lived in the 7th century CE, was a renowned Arab poet and one of the most famous bearers of this name during the early Islamic period. His poetic works have been preserved and studied by scholars over the centuries.
Another notable individual with the name Aamir was Aamir ibn Luhayy, a chieftain of the Khuzaah tribe in pre-Islamic Arabia. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the conquest of Mecca by the Prophet Muhammad in 630 CE.
In the 9th century CE, Aamir ibn Wathila al-Kinani was a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and is credited with introducing the concept of using letters to represent unknown quantities in mathematical equations.
During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, the name Aamir was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes. One of the most famous Aamirs from this era was Aamir al-Mu'minin, a powerful and influential military commander who served under several Abbasid caliphs.
In more recent history, Aamir Khan, born in 1965, is a renowned Indian actor, producer, and director. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Hindi film industry and has received numerous accolades for his work, including several prestigious awards.
The name Aamir has maintained its popularity across various regions and cultures influenced by Arabic and Islamic traditions. Its rich history and associations with leadership, nobility, and intellectual pursuits have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aamir over time
The chart below shows babies named Aamir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aamir, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 57 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aamir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamir 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 | #1916 | 61 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1351 | 200 | 10 |
| 2000s | #978 | 228 | 10 |
| 1990s | #456 | 183 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aamir is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aamir. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aamir ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #325 in 1994.
Across the UK
Aamir in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#325 in 1994
2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Aamir
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Aamir Ghaffar
badminton player; badminton coach
badminton player
1979-
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Aamir Farooque
cricketer
English cricketer (born 1968)
1968-
Related
Names similar to Aamir
- 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
Aamir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aamir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aamir was ranked #1859 for boys in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Aamir most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 57 babies registered as Aamir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aamir?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "thriving".
How many people are called Aamir in the UK?
A total of 672 babies have been registered as Aamir across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.
Where is Aamir most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aamir ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #325 in 1994. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.