Jameir
A masculine Arabic name meaning "moon" or "month".
Name Census estimates that about 686 living Americans carry the first name Jameir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jameir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jameir births was 2010 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jameir. 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
686
~ 1 in 499,642 Americans
Peak year
2010
44 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,407
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Jameir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jameir from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 324 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jameir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jameir 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 Jameir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jameirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, Florida, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jameir, while South Carolina, North Carolina, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jameir
The name Jameir is a relatively uncommon masculine given name with roots tracing back to the Arabic language. Its origins can be found in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and parts of North Africa.
Jameir is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jameer," which means "living ember" or "glowing coal." This connection to fire and warmth likely stems from the cultural significance of fire in desert regions, where it provides light, warmth, and a sense of community.
Although the name Jameir does not have a direct mention in ancient religious texts or historical records, its Arabic roots suggest a potential link to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle Eastern region, where names often carry deep symbolic meanings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jameir can be found in the 12th century, when a scholar and poet from Andalusia, Jameir ibn Amir al-Qurtubi (1080-1170), gained prominence for his contributions to literature and poetry.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jameir, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations based on regional dialects and cultural influences. Here are five examples:
1. Jameir al-Najdi (1642-1711), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the Arabian Peninsula, known for his influential works on Islamic jurisprudence.
2. Jameir ibn Khalid (1790-1858), a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Yemen, renowned for his teachings on spirituality and self-purification.
3. Jameir al-Jazairi (1875-1949), an Algerian poet and writer, celebrated for his contributions to modern Arabic literature and his advocacy for cultural revival.
4. Jameir Al-Jassim (1914-1982), a Kuwaiti businessman and philanthropist, recognized for his significant contributions to the development of Kuwait's economy and education sector.
5. Jameir Al-Khalidi (1932-2008), a Syrian diplomat and political figure, known for his role in promoting Arab unity and his efforts towards resolving regional conflicts.
These individuals, spanning different eras and regions, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Jameir, showcasing its enduring presence throughout history.
People
Jameir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jameir 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
Jameir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jameir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 686 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jameir 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 499,642 US residents.
Is Jameir a common name?
We classify Jameir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 692 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jameir most popular?
The single biggest year for Jameir was 2010, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jameir is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jameir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jameir 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.