Jahmir - A very unique male name
Jahmir at a glance
Jahmir is ranked #709 among boy baby names in 2025, with 335 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #709 and first appeared on the charts in 1993.
- Rank in 2025
- #709
- Births in 2025
- 335
- Peak year
- 2025 (#709)
- First appeared
- 1993
- Trend
- #1118 in 2020 → #709 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 4,377 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 4,377 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jahmir peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 709.
Famous with this name
Jahmir Brown
Jahmir Hendricks-Lewis
Jah'Mir Poteat
How would you rate Jahmir, 1-5?
Jahmir is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jahmir is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #224 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,540.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jahmir is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jahmir origin and meaning
Modern invented (American), possibly elaborated from Amir/Jah- names
None established — a modern creation; sometimes said to combine the Jah- prefix with Amir ('prince, commander' in Arabic), but that construction is guessed, not documented
Jahmir appeared in U.S. data in 1993 as part of a wave of invented Jah- names. It has climbed slowly and reached its peak in 2025, its sound — not an ancient meaning — being the point.
Origin uncertain
Jahmir is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Jahmir, pop culture references for the name Jahmir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jahmir
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jahmir, sorted by popularity.
Junior / Jamari / Jamar / Jamir / Jomar / Jameer / Jamere / Jahmari / Jamario / Jamier /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 709 |
| 2024 | 746 |
| 2023 | 797 |
| 2022 | 1060 |
| 2021 | 1183 |
| 2020 | 1118 |
| 2019 | 1279 |
| 2018 | 1227 |
| 2017 | 1561 |
| 2016 | 1393 |
| 2015 | 1235 |
| 2014 | 1346 |
| 2013 | 1224 |
| 2012 | 1308 |
| 2011 | 1199 |
| 2010 | 1254 |
| 2009 | 1301 |
| 2008 | 1326 |
| 2007 | 1353 |
| 2006 | 1403 |
| 2005 | 1465 |
| 2004 | 1313 |
| 2003 | 1566 |
| 2002 | 1279 |
| 2001 | 1443 |
| 2000 | 1881 |
| 1999 | 1564 |
| 1998 | 1777 |
| 1997 | 1925 |
| 1996 | 3271 |
| 1995 | 2006 |
| 1993 | 3338 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 224 |
| Alabama | 264 |
| Louisiana | 323 |
| South Carolina | 394 |
| Georgia | 397 |
| Florida | 398 |
| Tennessee | 534 |
| Illinois | 536 |
| Virginia | 569 |
| Wisconsin | 587 |
| North Carolina | 603 |
| Michigan | 615 |
| Texas | 673 |
| New York | 730 |
| Oklahoma | 740 |
| Missouri | 748 |
| Minnesota | 860 |
| Indiana | 895 |
| Ohio | 977 |
| New Jersey | 1095 |
| California | 1540 |
Even more about Jahmir
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jahmir a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jahmir?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
jah-MEER · /dʒɑːˈmɪər/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jamir — Related shorter form
- Jahmeer — Elaborated spelling
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Jahmir for a strong, rhythmic sound with the familiar -mir ending of Amir.
Worth knowing
- Pronunciation and spelling will need explaining
- No established meaning to pass on
