Jahmire
A name of Arabic origin meaning "glorious river" or "illustrious stream".
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the first name Jahmire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmire today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmire births was 2011 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmire. 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.
People living today
134
~ 1 in 2,557,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,280
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jahmire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahmire from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 64 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jahmire remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmire 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 Jahmire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahmires live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmire
The given name Jahmire is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century. Its origins and etymology are somewhat obscure, but it appears to be a combination of two elements: "Jah" and "mire."
The first part, "Jah," is a shortened form of the Hebrew word "Yahweh," which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible. This syllable is often found in names originating from the Caribbean or African diaspora, reflecting the influence of Rastafarian culture and spirituality.
The second part, "mire," could be derived from the French word "mirer," meaning "to gaze upon" or "to look at." Alternatively, it may be a variation of the English word "mire," which can mean a bog, swamp, or muddy area. However, the precise meaning and significance behind this combination are not entirely clear.
As a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded examples of the name Jahmire are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century, but specific dates and individuals are difficult to pinpoint.
In terms of notable individuals with the name Jahmire, here are a few examples:
1. Jahmire Kearney, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Carolina.
2. Jahmire Colter, an American basketball player who played for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
3. Jahmire Daniels, an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the University of Arkansas.
4. Jahmire Garrison, an American basketball player who played for the University of Central Arkansas.
5. Jahmire Grissom, an American football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Florida.
It's important to note that the name Jahmire is relatively uncommon, and there may be limited information available on individuals with this given name, particularly those who are not public figures or athletes.
People
Jahmire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahmire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 134 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmire 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 2,557,868 US residents.
Is Jahmire a common name?
We classify Jahmire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmire most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmire was 2011, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmire is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahmire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmire 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.
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.