Nahmir
An Arabic name meaning "tiger" or "panther".
Name Census estimates that about 363 living Americans carry the first name Nahmir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nahmir today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nahmir births was 2021 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nahmir. 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
363
~ 1 in 944,227 Americans
Peak year
2021
57 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,611
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Nahmir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nahmir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 247 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nahmir 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 Nahmir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nahmirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Nahmir, while Florida, California, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nahmir
The name Nahmir originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic words "namir," meaning "leopard," and "mir," signifying "prince" or "leader." This combination suggests that the name Nahmir carries connotations of strength, agility, and authority.
During the medieval Islamic Golden Age, the name Nahmir was associated with individuals of noble birth or those who exhibited qualities of bravery and leadership. It is believed to have been particularly prevalent among the ruling classes and warriors of the time.
While no specific historical references to the name Nahmir have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that the name was in use among the Arabic-speaking populations during the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Nahmir can be traced back to the 12th century, with a few notable individuals bearing this moniker:
1. Nahmir al-Bahri (1150-1221), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, known for his contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy.
2. Nahmir ibn Khalid (1173-1248), a celebrated Arab poet and calligrapher from Damascus, whose works were highly regarded in the courts of the Ayyubid Dynasty.
3. Nahmir al-Ghazi (1190-1264), a skilled military commander and strategist who played a crucial role in the defense of Aleppo against the Mongol invasions.
4. Nahmir al-Tabrizi (1215-1289), a Persian physician and author, whose medical treatises were widely studied in the Islamic world.
5. Nahmir al-Andalusi (1235-1308), a prominent Andalusian mathematician and astronomer, known for his work on the development of advanced astronomical instruments.
Throughout the centuries, the name Nahmir has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, poets, warriors, and scientists, reflecting its enduring appeal and rich cultural heritage.
People
Nahmir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nahmir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nahmir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nahmir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 363 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nahmir 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 944,227 US residents.
Is Nahmir a common name?
We classify Nahmir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 365 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nahmir most popular?
The single biggest year for Nahmir was 2021, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nahmir is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nahmir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nahmir 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.