Amer
Meaningprosperous, thriving · Arabic
Amer is an Arabic boy name meaning “prosperous, thriving”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationAmer peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Amer you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Amer would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 74,074 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAmer first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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About the name Amer
Amer is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “prosperous, thriving”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Amer
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Amer
What does the name Amer mean?
Amer means “prosperous, thriving” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Aamir (“prosperous, long-lived”), Yaser (“prosperous”), Eiichi (“often prosperous first son”) and Eiji (“often prosperous second son”).
What is the origin of the name Amer?
Amer is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Amer a boy or girl name?
Amer is a boy name. In 2025, 23 US boys were named Amer.
How popular is the name Amer?
Amer ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #1,964. Over the last five years it has climbed 30 places.
What names are similar to Amer?
If you like Amer, you might also like Ameer, Aamir, Yaser, Eiichi and Eiji. Ameer is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Amer?
Amer is an Arabic boy name meaning “prosperous, thriving”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.