Zahmir

Zahmir - A very unique male name

Zahmir appeared on the charts for the first time in 2000 on position #3885. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zahmir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zahmir? 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 Zahmir. The baby boy name Zahmir was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3102 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zahmir peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2174.

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Zahmir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zahmir is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,463 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,940.

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 Zahmir is where you live.

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Zahmir origin and meaning

Uncertain — possibly a modern elaboration related to Zamir

None — no established etymology; it is not the same as Zamir

Zahmir has no established etymology in name scholarship. It resembles Zamir, a name used in Hebrew and Arabic traditions, but Zahmir itself is not documented as a form of Zamir, and no meaning should be transferred from it. It has been in the American data since 2000.

Origin uncertain

Zahmir is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zahmir

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

Zamir / Zymir / Zamari / Zymere / Zamar / Zymier / Zymiere / Zymire / Zimri / Zymeir /

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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 state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zahmir

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 Zahmir 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 Zahmir?

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

zah-MEER · /zɑːˈmɪər/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Zamir — A related name, not the same name as Zahmir
• Zameer — An alternative transliteration of Zamir

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A strong-sounding modern name with an international feel.

Worth knowing

• It will be mistaken for Zamir, and any meaning given for Zamir should not be attached to Zahmir.