Boy name
Emir name meaning
“commander, ruler; prince”
Emir means commander, ruler, or prince. As a given name, it comes from Arabic amīr and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its historical association is the title emir, used for rulers and commanders. The identically spelled Turkish word meaning an order comes from the separate Arabic word amr.
What does Emir mean?
Commander, ruler; prince
In Turkish: komutan, yönetici; prens
Emir has also served historically as a title denoting military or governing authority. As a given name, it emphasizes leadership and command. Emir Sultan provides a familiar historical cultural association, although an occurrence of emir as a title should not automatically be treated as a personal given name.
How popular is Emir?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 30.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 1,984
- Best rank
- 9.2018
- Trend (2018–2025)
- falling
Babies named Emir each year
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| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 9 | 4,726 |
| 2019 | 13 | 3,991 |
| 2020 | 17 | 3,346 |
| 2021 | 22 | 2,938 |
| 2022 | 25 | 2,481 |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | 30 | 2,072 |
| 2025 | 30 | 1,984 |
In the missing years the name was outside the national top 30.
Where is Emir in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Emir
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Emir popular?
Emir combines a short, flowing sound with meanings of ruler and prince. It declined from an early top-ten position, recently holding at the bottom of the top thirty.
Origin of the name Emir
As a personal name, Emir comes from Arabic amīr, “commander, ruler.” It is distinct from Turkish emir meaning “command,” which derives from Arabic amr despite sharing the same modern Turkish spelling.
Double names with Emir
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Emir Zihni
Meaning of each name
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
- Zihni: mental; pertaining to the mind
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Memduh Emir
Meaning of each name
- Memduh: praised; spoken of with praise
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
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Emir Feridun
Meaning of each name
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
- Feridun: the name of an Iranian legendary king
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Mükerrem Emir
Meaning of each name
- Mükerrem: honoured; treated with respect
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
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Emir Berzan
Meaning of each name
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
- Berzan: probably high, elevated, lofty
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Daniel Emir
Meaning of each name
- Daniel: God is my judge
- Emir: commander, ruler; prince
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Emir Asaf, Muhammed Emir, Yusuf Emir, Mehmet Emir, Emir Ali, Emir Alp.
How to pronounce Emir
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /emiɾ/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | امیر |
| Arabic | أمير |
Is Emir a boy’s name?
Yes, Emir is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Emir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #30 (1,984 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Emir
Names with related meanings
- Göktuğ♂A sky-blue ceremonial standard
- Metehan♂Mete Khan
- Miran♂Lords, emirs
- Emirhan♂A name combining emir and khan
- Hakan♂Khagan
- Serkan♂Chief, leader
- Kaan♂Supreme ruler
- Arda♂Marker rod
- Efe♂Zeybek leader
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Mete♂Name of the Xiongnu ruler Mete Khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
Famous people named Emir
- Emir Dilaver · b. 1991
- Emir Preldžič · b. 1987
- Emir Can İğrek · b. 1993
- Emir · b. 1994
- Emir Çalbaş · b. 1918
- Emir Bars · b. 2005
- Emir Gökalp · b. 1995
- Emir Ortakaya · b. 2004
- Emir Biberoğlu · b. 2001
- Emir Halimić · b. 1970
- Emir Tintiş · b. 2004
- Emir Berke Zincidi · b. 2005
FAQ about the name Emir
What is the meaning of Emir?
Emir means “commander, ruler; prince”. As a personal name, Emir comes from Arabic amīr, “commander, ruler.” It is distinct from Turkish emir meaning “command,” which derives from Arabic amr despite sharing the same modern Turkish spelling.
Is Emir a boy’s name?
Yes, Emir is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Emir in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Emir nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Emir?
Emir is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Emir have?
Emir has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Emir?
Emir appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #30 (1,984 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Emir?
Some ideas: Emir Zihni; Memduh Emir; Emir Feridun.
Famous people named Emir?
Notable people named Emir include Emir Dilaver, Emir Preldžič, Emir Can İğrek.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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