Quameer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one who withholds or suppresses".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Quameer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quameer today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quameer births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quameer. 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 Quameer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,709
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Quameer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quameer from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 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
Quameer 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 Quameer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quameer
The name Quameer is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins rooted in the Arabic language. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the medieval period, possibly around the 8th or 9th century AD, when Arabic culture and language were flourishing across the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Quameer is derived from the Arabic word "qamar," which translates to "moon." This celestial connection suggests that the name may have been given to children born under auspicious lunar phases or conditions, as the moon held significant symbolic and spiritual importance in many ancient cultures.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Quameer in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the rich tapestry of Arabic literature and poetry, where the moon was often used as a metaphor for beauty, purity, and guidance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Quameer was Quameer al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arabic scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 10th century AD. His contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure was Quameer al-Dimashqi, a 12th-century Syrian poet and writer whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His poetic verses, often invoking the imagery of the moon, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.
In the 14th century, there was Quameer al-Andalusi, a renowned Andalusian architect and urban planner who oversaw the construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city of Granada, which was then under Muslim rule in modern-day Spain.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Quameer al-Tabari was a Persian historian and scholar who authored one of the most comprehensive chronicles of early Islamic history, providing invaluable insights into the cultural and political landscapes of the time.
Finally, in the 19th century, Quameer al-Masri was an Egyptian writer and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education, challenging traditional gender norms and paving the way for progressive movements in the region.
While the name Quameer may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and linguistic roots serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Arabic world and the enduring fascination with celestial bodies that has transcended generations.
People
Quameer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quameer as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quameer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quameer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quameer 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Quameer a common name?
We classify Quameer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quameer most popular?
The single biggest year for Quameer was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quameer is about 26 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 Quameer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quameer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quameer 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 Quameer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quameer 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 Quameer 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 Quameer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.