Aamir is an Arabic name meaning "prosperous" or "full of life", from the root for building up and flourishing; it is a different name from Amir, "prince", although the two are often confused in English. The Bollywood star Aamir Khan is its best-known bearer, and the name is common in Pakistan and India. In the United States Aamir peaked at number 1252 in 2015 and has declined gradually to number 2035 in 2025.