Naymar
A variant form of the name Naynmar meaning "good character" of Sanskrit origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Naymar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Naymar today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naymar births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naymar. 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 Naymar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,703
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Naymar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Naymar 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 Naymar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Naymar
The name Naymar is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. It is thought to be derived from the word "nayaka," which means "leader" or "guide." The name likely emerged in the region of the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE, during the height of the Vedic period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naymar can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem. In this text, Naymar is mentioned as a wise and respected sage who imparted knowledge and guidance to the Pandava princes. This reference suggests that the name may have been associated with wisdom and leadership from its earliest known usage.
During the medieval period, the name Naymar gained popularity among Hindu and Buddhist communities in South and Southeast Asia. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Naymar Acharya, a 9th-century Buddhist scholar from present-day Bangladesh, and Naymar Pandit, a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and poet from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India.
In the 16th century, the name Naymar appeared in the records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent at the time. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Naymar Khan, a prominent military commander and governor who served under the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Another notable figure with the name Naymar was Naymar Pande, a 17th-century Hindu scholar and author from the Maratha Empire in western India. His works on philosophy and religion were widely studied and influential in his time.
As trade and cultural exchange increased between India and other regions, the name Naymar also spread to other parts of Asia and beyond. In the 19th century, Naymar Ghoshal was a renowned Indian poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary renaissance in Bengal.
While the name Naymar has its roots in ancient Indian culture and language, it has been adopted and adapted by various communities around the world over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human civilizations.
People
Naymar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naymar 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
Naymar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naymar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naymar 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Naymar a common name?
We classify Naymar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naymar most popular?
The single biggest year for Naymar was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naymar is about 12 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 Naymar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naymar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naymar 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 Naymar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naymar 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 Naymar 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 common is the name Naymar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.