Ahmir is of Arabic origin, meaning 'life'. It's composed of two elements: 'ah' meaning 'life', and 'mir' which signifies 'sea'. This name is often associated with the Arabic name Ahmad, but unlike Ahmad, Ahmir has gained significant popularity in its own right, particularly in countries like Egypt and Sudan. It is also sometimes used as a variant of Amir, another Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander'. The name Ahmir was brought into the global limelight by American musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, a co-founder of the hip-hop band The Roots.
"Ahmir was a unique name in 2008, with only five babies sharing it that year."