Zamir

Zamir - A very unique male name

Zamir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2977. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zamir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zamir? 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 Zamir. The baby boy name Zamir was given to 288 baby boys in 2025, ranking #767 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,091 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zamir peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 694.

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Zamir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zamir is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #406 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,083.

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 Zamir is where you live.

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Zamir origin and meaning

Hebrew; also used in Arabic-speaking families

Song — in Hebrew, zamir is the word for a song or melody (and in poetry, the nightingale's song) in the Song of Songs

Zamir takes its name from the Hebrew word for song that appears in the Song of Songs — 'the time of singing has come.' It is also used in Muslim families, where a similar Arabic word relates to the conscience or heart. In the US it has risen since 2020 with other Z names.

Attested etymology

Zamir is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Zamir

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

Zymir / Zamari / Zahmir / 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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zamir

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 Zamir 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 Zamir?

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 · /zəˈmɪər/
zah-MEER is the usual reading; ZAH-mir and zuh-MEER also occur by family background.

Around the world

• Zamir (Hebrew) — The word and name in its home language

Spellings and nicknames

• Sameer — A different Arabic name with a similar sound
• Zamier — Respelling in recent use

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalNature

Why parents choose it

Zamir is lyrical and uncommon — 'song' in two strong syllables, with both Hebrew and Arabic resonance.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to most Americans, so expect spelling and pronunciation help to be needed
• Can be confused with Samir, a different and better-known name