Find out how popular the first name Jahmyr has been for the last 2 years (from 2022 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jahmyr by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Jahmyr is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 16 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jahmyr.

The history of the first name Jahmyr

The name Jahmyr is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It appears to be a combination of two or more names or words from different languages, possibly created in recent times.

One possible origin is that it could be a blend of the Arabic name Jahmir, meaning "live coal," and the English name Myr, a variant of the name Myron, which is derived from the Greek word "myron," meaning "sweet-smelling oil." However, there is no definitive evidence to support this theory.

Another theory suggests that Jahmyr could be a creative fusion of the Hebrew name Jamal, meaning "beauty," and the English name Myra, which is derived from the Greek word "myrrha," meaning "myrrh," a fragrant resin used in perfumes and incense.

Alternatively, Jahmyr could be a completely original name, potentially inspired by various cultural or linguistic influences, but without a clear historical or etymological background.

There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Jahmyr in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.

Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from earlier times who bore the name Jahmyr. However, here are five individuals with this first name:

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, an American football player who attended Georgia Tech.
2. Jahmyr Pearson, an American college football player at the University of Oklahoma.
3. Jahmyr Gallego, a young American actor known for his role in the TV series "Vida."
4. Jahmyr Johnson, an American high school basketball player from North Carolina.
5. Jahmyr Carpenter, an American high school football player from Texas.

As a relatively new name, Jahmyr has not yet accumulated a significant historical legacy or widespread usage across different cultures or time periods. Its origins and meaning remain somewhat obscure, but it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jahmyr was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jahmyr, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!