UK boy's name
Amyr
A Persian name meaning "prince" or "commander".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amyr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Amyr popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2019 to 2020. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Amyr. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amyr ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 boys were registered as Amyr.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amyr as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Amyr mean?
The name Amyr has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "ameer," which means "prince" or "commander." The name can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early days of the Islamic civilization.
In ancient Arabic texts and historical records, the name Amyr was often associated with nobility and leadership. It was commonly given to princes, rulers, and high-ranking officials within the Islamic empires. The name carried connotations of power, authority, and respect.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amyr can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE). He documented the life of Amyr ibn al-Tufayl, a prominent Arab poet and writer who lived during the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amyr. Among them is Amyr Khusraw (1253-1325 CE), a famous Persian poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent during the Delhi Sultanate era.
Another prominent figure with the name Amyr is Amyr Kabir (1810-1857 CE), an Iranian prime minister and reformer who played a crucial role in modernizing Persia (now Iran) during the Qajar dynasty. His efforts to introduce social, economic, and military reforms were instrumental in shaping the country's development.
In the realm of Islamic theology, Amyr Ali (1849-1928 CE) was a prominent Indian Muslim scholar and jurist. He made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and played a pivotal role in the formation of the Aligarh Muslim University in India.
The name Amyr has also been associated with military leadership and bravery. One notable figure is Amyr Timur (1336-1405 CE), also known as Tamerlane, a powerful Turko-Mongol conqueror who established the Timurid Empire and became one of the most influential rulers in the history of Central Asia.
While the name Amyr has its roots in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, it has gained recognition and usage across various regions and ethnicities over time. The name continues to hold significance, representing values of leadership, nobility, and respect for many who carry it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amyr over time
The chart below shows babies named Amyr registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amyr, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amyr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amyr 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
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- Archie 59,965
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Amyr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amyr in the UK right now?
In 2020, Amyr was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amyr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Amyr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amyr?
A Persian name meaning "prince" or "commander".
How many people are called Amyr in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Amyr across the 2 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.