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Emir is a masculine name used in Turkish and Bosnian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Turkish form and Bosnian variant of Amir." It ranked #551 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, turkish form and Bosnian variant of Amir. The entry lists its usage as Turkish, Bosnian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Emir ranked #551 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #551 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emir mean?
Behind the Name does not give Emir a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: turkish form and Bosnian variant of Amir.
Is Emir a popular name?
Emir ranked #551 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Emir a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Emir appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Emir — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
