Daimar
Latin name meaning "day born" or "dawn born".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Daimar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daimar today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daimar births was 1984 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daimar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daimar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1984
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,010
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Daimar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daimar from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daimar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daimar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daimar
The name Daimar is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent and a root of many modern Indo-Aryan languages. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "daimara," which translates to "powerful" or "mighty." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to ancient Indian texts and scriptures from around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Daimar was a legendary warrior and military commander who lived in the 3rd century BCE in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, earning him the epithet "The Mighty One."
In the 7th century CE, a Persian poet and philosopher named Daimar ibn Qais gained prominence for his influential works on ethics and spirituality. His writings were widely studied and discussed throughout the Islamic world during that time.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, a notable figure named Daimar Khan served as a high-ranking nobleman and military leader under the reign of Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in several campaigns and was known for his loyalty and competence.
In the 19th century, a Russian explorer and ethnographer named Daimar Ivanovich Klements made significant contributions to the study of Central Asian cultures and languages. His detailed accounts of his travels and observations provided valuable insights into the region's diverse peoples and traditions.
Another individual of note with the name Daimar was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and activist named Daimar Singh, who lived in the early 20th century. He was a dedicated advocate for Indian independence from British rule and played an active role in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
While the name Daimar has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, often associated with strength, power, and leadership qualities.
People
Daimar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daimar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daimar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daimar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daimar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Daimar a common name?
We classify Daimar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daimar most popular?
The single biggest year for Daimar was 1984, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daimar is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daimar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daimar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daimar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daimar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daimar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daimar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Daimar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.