How old is someone named Emir?
The average Emir is 10 years old.
Half of all living Emirs are between 3 and 15.
When was Emir popular?
Emir has been rising for years and peaked in 2025, so most Emirs are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 70 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 204 | 200 |
| 2000s | 879 | 870 |
| 2010s | 1,595 | 1,600 |
| 2020s | 2,818 | 2,800 |
How many Emirs are still alive?
About 5,600 Emirs are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 5,600 babies named Emir since 1970.
Nearly every Emir ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Emir?
About two in three living Emirs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 72%
Is Emir an old name?
No. Emir is one of the youngest names around: younger than 94 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Emir will be 22 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Emir a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Emirs are men.
Names the same age as Emir
NAME TWIN
Emir's name twin is Alani. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alani's age curve is the closest match to Emir's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Emir
How old is the average Emir?
The average Emir in the US is 10 years old. The median is 6, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Emir?
About 5,600 Emirs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,600 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Emir most popular?
In 2025, when about 550 baby boys were named Emir.
Is Emir a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 72% of living Emirs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this