Total births
843
Boys' name · since 1997
Ameir
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 843 babies named Ameir, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4165
- among boys today
- 843
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Ameir currently ranks #4165 among boys' names in America, with 843 babies recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ameir has been recorded 843 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #4165 nationally and more common than 71% 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 1997 to 2025.
- #4165 among boys today
- 843 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ameir is currently the #4165 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 843 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4165
- among boys today
- 843
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Ameir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4165
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Ameir was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
57 babies were named Ameir in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Ameir compares
843 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Ameir's all-time total is 130% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ameir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 843 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ameir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ameir's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 57, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ameir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#4,165
Active since
1997
Ameir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Ameir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ameir's strongest decade.
411 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Ameir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
178 births
- 2010s
2010s
411 births
- 2020s
2020s
233 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 411 births (49% of all-time use).
How Ameir 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 Ameir's total volume
Ameir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ameir by state
Where Ameir concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 64 | 7.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 14 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
Michigan share of Ameir's total US births 7.6%
Even split
64 of 843 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ameir? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 843 babies named Ameir. Today it holds rank #4165 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 57 births.
When was Ameir most popular? ▼
Ameir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 411 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Ameir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ameir are Michigan (64 births), New York (17 births), Florida (14 births).
How long has the name Ameir been used? ▼
Ameir has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ameir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ameer, Americo, Ames, Ameen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ameir's data
- Ameir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (411 total births) through the 2020s (233) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Ameirs (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Ameir
Nearby Names Like Ameir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ameir
Ameer Boy
#932 6,596 births
Americo Boy
#9938 2,911 births
Ames Boy
#2015 1,855 births
Ameen Boy
#2329 1,759 births
Amer Boy
#4926 1,438 births
Compare Ameir side by side: Ameir vs Ameer Ameir vs Americo Ameir vs Ames
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Ameir: #4165 Boys' Name - 843 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ameir. 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 Ameir 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 July 2026.