Tahmir - A very unique male name
Tahmir at a glance
Tahmir is ranked #4298 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 1998 at #2214 and first appeared on the charts in 1998.
- Rank in 2025
- #4298
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 1998 (#2214)
- First appeared
- 1998
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Tahmir peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 2214.
Famous with this name
Tahmir Smalls
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Tahmir is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Tahmir is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,521 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,521.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 Tahmir is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Tahmir origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — a coinage elaborating Amir with a Ta- prefix, in the Tamir/Tahmir sound family
Tahmir appeared in 1998, elaborating Amir — the Arabic 'prince, commander' — with the Ta- prefix heard in Tamir and Tahir. Whether parents intend Amir, Tamir (a Hebrew and Arabic name) or pure sound is not documented, so the coinage stays uncertain with its likely ingredients credited here.
Origin uncertain
Tahmir is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Tahmir, pop culture references for the name Tahmir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Tahmir
We've found the following names that sound similar to Tahmir, sorted by popularity.
Tanner / Tamir / Tymir / Timur / Tymere / Tamer / Tomer / Tamar / Tymeer / Tamari /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 | 4298 |
| 2010 | 4317 |
| 2006 | 4237 |
| 2003 | 2985 |
| 2002 | 2655 |
| 2001 | 2624 |
| 2000 | 2849 |
| 1999 | 2913 |
| 1998 | 2214 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1521 |
Even more about Tahmir
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 Tahmir 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 Tahmir?
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
tah-MEER · /təˈmɪr/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Tamir — Established Hebrew and Arabic name of near-identical sound.
- Tahir — Arabic name, 'pure', of similar shape.
- Amir — The Arabic name Tahmir may elaborate.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Tahmir for Amir's princely echo with an extra beat of distinction.
Worth knowing
- Amir, Tamir, Tahir and Tahmir are four different names within an inch of each other.
