UK boy's name
Amer
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lively" or "flourishing".
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.
Amer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 10 births.
This profile covers 180 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 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 185 living people in the UK are called Amer. 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
- • Amer ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 10 boys were registered as Amer.
- • Amer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #277 in 1985.
- • About 185 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
1996
10 births
Estimated living
185
2026
Meaning
What does Amer mean?
The name Amer has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa. Derived from the Arabic word "amir," meaning "commander" or "prince," the name carries a sense of authority and leadership.
In the early days of Islam, during the 7th and 8th centuries, the name Amer was often given to individuals who held prominent positions or displayed qualities of bravery and strength. It was a name associated with power and respect within the Arab world.
One of the earliest recorded figures bearing the name Amer was Amer ibn al-Tufail, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader from the 7th century. He played a significant role in the early Islamic conquests and is remembered for his valor and strategic abilities.
Another notable bearer of the name was Amer ibn Fuhayrah, a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior from the Banu Amir tribe. His poetry, which celebrated the virtues of courage and honor, has been preserved and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
In the 12th century, Amer ibn Abdallah al-Malikī, a prominent Andalusian scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His legal writings and interpretations of Sharia law were highly respected and influential during his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the 13th to the early 20th century, the name Amer was often associated with military leaders and commanders. One such figure was Amer Pasha, a 19th-century Ottoman general who played a crucial role in the Crimean War and the modernization of the Ottoman army.
In more recent history, Amer Moussa, an Egyptian diplomat and politician born in 1936, served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 2001 to 2011, playing a significant role in regional politics and conflict resolution.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Amer, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amer over time
The chart below shows babies named Amer 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 Amer, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amer 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 | #3225 | 30 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3461 | 54 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2430 | 61 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1391 | 35 | 4 |
Geography
Where Amer is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Amer. 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.
Amer ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #277 in 1985.
Across the UK
Amer in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#277 in 1985
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
Related
Names similar to Amer
- 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
Amer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Amer was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Amer most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 10 babies registered as Amer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amer?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "lively" or "flourishing".
How many people are called Amer in the UK?
A total of 180 babies have been registered as Amer across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Amer most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Amer ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #277 in 1985. 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.