Quameir
A masculine name derived from Arabic meaning "one who glows".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Quameir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quameir today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quameir births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quameir. 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 Quameir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,901
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Quameir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quameir 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 Quameir 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 Quameir
The name Quameir originates from the Semitic language family, specifically from Arabic roots. It first emerged during the early medieval period in regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic was the predominant language.
Quameir is derived from the Arabic word "qamar," which means "moon." The name carries a symbolic association with the celestial body, often representing beauty, purity, and serenity. In ancient Arabic poetry and literature, the moon was frequently used as a metaphor for grace and splendor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quameir can be found in the writings of the renowned 9th-century Arab philosopher and poet, Abu Tammam. In his famous collection of poems, "Al-Hamasah," he mentions a warrior named Quameir ibn Al-Harith, who fought valiantly in the battles of the early Islamic era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quameir. One of the most famous was Quameir Al-Qaisi, a celebrated 10th-century Arab poet from modern-day Iraq. His poetry, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, has been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.
Another prominent figure was Quameir Al-Andalusi, a renowned 11th-century mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula. His contributions to the fields of algebra and celestial mechanics were highly influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 13th century, Quameir Al-Jazari, a skilled engineer and inventor from modern-day Turkey, gained recognition for his pioneering work on automata and water clocks. His treatise, "The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices," is considered a landmark text in the history of engineering.
During the 15th century, Quameir Al-Maghribi, a traveler and writer from Morocco, documented his extensive journeys across the Mediterranean region in a series of travelogues. His vivid descriptions of the cultures and societies he encountered have provided invaluable insights for historians and scholars.
While the name Quameir has deep historical roots and associations with intellectual and artistic achievements, it has also been carried by countless individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience.
People
Quameir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quameir 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
Quameir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quameir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quameir 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 Quameir a common name?
We classify Quameir 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 Quameir most popular?
The single biggest year for Quameir was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quameir is about 19 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 Quameir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quameir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quameir 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 Quameir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quameir 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 Quameir 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 Quameir?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.