Gamir
A name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Arabic roots meaning "accomplished" or "fire".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gamir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gamir today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gamir births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gamir. 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 Gamir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,668
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Gamir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gamir 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 Gamir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gamir
The name Gamir has its origins in ancient Middle Eastern and Central Asian cultures, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "gamir," which means "precious" or "valuable." This name was particularly popular among the Zoroastrian communities of modern-day Iran and Afghanistan.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gamir can be found in the Avestan texts, the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism. In these ancient writings, Gamir is mentioned as the name of a prominent warrior and nobleman who served under King Vishtaspa, a ruler who played a significant role in the spread of Zoroastrianism.
During the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which ruled from 550 BCE to 330 BCE, the name Gamir gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, including Gamir, a renowned military commander who served under King Darius the Great.
As the Persian Empire expanded, the name Gamir spread to neighboring regions, including parts of Central Asia and the Middle East. It was particularly common among the Sogdian people, an Iranian ethnic group that inhabited modern-day Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gamir. One of the most famous was Gamir al-Khurasani (born c. 815 CE), a prominent Persian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of the astrolabe.
Another notable Gamir was Gamir ibn Saltam (died c. 690 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in early Islamic history. He is known for his participation in several crucial battles during the Muslim conquest of the Levant.
In the 11th century, Gamir al-Hamdani (born c. 1030 CE) was a respected Arab philosopher and poet from Aleppo, Syria. He is celebrated for his works on logic, metaphysics, and ethics, which influenced the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Seljuk Empire (1037–1194 CE), Gamir Arslan (born c. 1080 CE) was a powerful military commander and governor who played a significant role in the expansion of the empire's territories in Anatolia and the Caucasus region.
Another notable figure was Gamir Khan (born c. 1650 CE), a Mughal nobleman and military leader who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen, leading several successful campaigns against rebel forces in the Deccan region of India.
People
Gamir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gamir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gamir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gamir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gamir 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gamir a common name?
We classify Gamir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gamir most popular?
The single biggest year for Gamir was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gamir is about 20 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 Gamir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gamir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gamir 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 Gamir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gamir 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 Gamir 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 many Americans are named Gamir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.