Amer
Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Amer: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1985.
Though Amer might sound modern to Scottish ears, it has deep roots in several cultures. Most relevant to English speakers is its origin as a variant of the Arabic name 'Amir, meaning 'commander' or 'prince', derived from the root *'-mr* (command). It also appears as a variant of Emyr, a Welsh name meaning 'king' or 'lord'. A famous bearer was Amer Hlehel, a Palestinian novelist and poet, while in sporting circles, Amer Shakir Abdulla played for the Qatar national football team. The name shares its linguistic root with the title 'emir', used in many place names, such as the United Arab Emirates. In Scotland, it has remained an uncommon but increasingly appreciated choice, offering parents a distinctive, cross-cultural name that works beautifully as an alternative to more familiar western names like Arthur or Emery.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19854 babies
- Latest (1985)
- #2774 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1981
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y