Jamir

Jamir - A very unique male name

Jamir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2380. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Jamir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Jamir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Jamir. The baby boy name Jamir was given to 464 baby boys in 2025, ranking #588 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,160 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jamir peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 523.

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Jamir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jamir is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #89 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,218.

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 Jamir is where you live.

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Jamir origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time

Jamir is an American coinage in the Ja- family, possibly influenced by Arabic Amir, 'prince,' though that link is guessed rather than documented. It appeared in 1983, peaked in 2023, and its appeal is its smooth two-syllable sound.

Origin uncertain

Jamir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Jamir, pop culture references for the name Jamir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Jamir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Jamir, sorted by popularity.

Junior / Jamari / Jamar / Jahmir / Jomar / Jameer / Jamere / Jahmari / Jamario / Jamier /

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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.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Jamir

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 Jamir 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 Jamir?

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.

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Pronunciation

juh-MEER · /dʒəˈmɪər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Jamir for its sleek, melodic brevity. It sounds familiar through Amir and Jamar without being either.

Worth knowing

• Confused with Jamar, Jamari, and Amir — close neighbours abound