Lameer
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "luminous" or "shining one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lameer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lameer today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lameer births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lameer. 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 Lameer. 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
#13,186
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Lameer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lameer 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 Lameer 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 Lameer
The name Lameer is derived from the Arabic language, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. It is believed to be a variation of the Arabic name Lamir, which means "flourishing" or "prosperous." The name Lameer likely emerged as a result of regional dialects and pronunciation variations within the Arabic-speaking world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lameer can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, referring to a scholar and philosopher from the city of Baghdad. This individual, known as Lameer al-Baghdadi, was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Lameer al-Andalusi gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He played a crucial role in the construction of several iconic structures in the Iberian Peninsula, including the renowned Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign in the 16th century, a military commander named Lameer Pasha was celebrated for his strategic prowess and leadership in various campaigns. His exploits were documented in chronicles and historical accounts of the time.
Lameer Bey, a influential statesman and diplomat from the 18th century, left a lasting legacy through his efforts in fostering diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and various European nations. His name appears in numerous diplomatic correspondences and treaties from that era.
In the 19th century, a renowned poet and writer named Lameer al-Masri gained acclaim for his poetic works that captured the essence of Arabic literature and culture. His literary contributions were celebrated throughout the Arab world and influenced generations of writers and poets.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Lameer throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Lameer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lameer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lameer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lameer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lameer 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 Lameer a common name?
We classify Lameer 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 Lameer most popular?
The single biggest year for Lameer was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lameer 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 Lameer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lameer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lameer 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 Lameer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lameer 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 Lameer 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 Lameer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.