Total births
3,814
Boys' name · since 1991
Ahmir
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 3,814 babies named Ahmir, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1033
- among boys today
- 3,814
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Ahmir currently ranks #1033 among boys' names in America, with 3,814 babies recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ahmir has been recorded 3,814 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #1033 nationally and more common than 93% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #1033 among boys today
- 3,814 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ahmir is currently the #1033 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 3,814 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1033
- among boys today
- 3,814
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Ahmir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1033
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Ahmir was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
276 babies were named Ahmir in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Ahmir compares
3,814 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ahmir's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ahmir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,814 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 276 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ahmir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ahmir splits its recorded history at 2008: 83% of all births land in the more recent half, 17% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 276 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ahmir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#1,033
Active since
1991
Ahmir popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 276
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Ahmir popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2008 (Ahmir as girls' name)
Ahmir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ahmir's strongest decade.
1,631 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Ahmir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 154
1990s
154 births
- 2000s
2000s
672 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,631 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,357 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,631 births (43% of all-time use).
How Ahmir compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ahmir's total volume
Ahmir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ahmir by state
Where Ahmir concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 301 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 298 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 265 | 6.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 213 | 5.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 194 | 5.1% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 186 | 4.9% |
| #7 | Texas | | 182 | 4.8% |
| #8 | California | | 173 | 4.5% |
Florida share of Ahmir's total US births 7.9%
Even split
301 of 3,814 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Ahmir appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ahmir? ▼
Ahmir has been given to 3,814 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1033 as of the latest data. 276 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Ahmir most popular? ▼
Ahmir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,631 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Ahmir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ahmir are Florida (301 births), Pennsylvania (298 births), Georgia (265 births).
How long has the name Ahmir been used? ▼
Ahmir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ahmir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ahmad, Ahmed, Ahmari, Ahmet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ahmir's data
- Ahmir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,631 total births) through the 2020s (1,357) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Ahmirs (301 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ahmir
Nearby Names Like Ahmir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ahmir
Ahmad Boy
#668 20,348 births
Ahmed Boy
#690 17,282 births
Ahmari Boy
#2496 1,389 births
Ahmet Boy
#5719 660 births
Ahmaad Boy
458 births
Compare Ahmir side by side: Ahmir vs Ahmad Ahmir vs Ahmed Ahmir vs Ahmari
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ahmir: #1033 Boys' Name - 3,814 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ahmir. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ahmir draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.