Quamir
An Arabic name meaning "one who holds valuable things".
Name Census estimates that about 622 living Americans carry the first name Quamir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quamir today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quamir births was 2024 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quamir. 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
622
~ 1 in 551,052 Americans
Peak year
2024
41 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,027
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Quamir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quamir from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 259 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Quamir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quamir 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 Quamir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quamirs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia recorded the most babies named Quamir, while North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 84 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quamir
The name Quamir is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Semitic roots of the Middle East, where it was likely derived from the Arabic word "qamar," meaning "moon." This suggests that the name may have been associated with celestial or lunar symbolism in its earliest usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quamir can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature from the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was often used as a metaphorical reference to beauty, grace, and elegance, drawing parallels with the radiant and luminous qualities of the moon.
Throughout the centuries, the name Quamir has been associated with several notable historical figures. One of the earliest was Quamir ibn Ziyad, a prominent military commander who lived in the 7th century AD and played a crucial role in the Islamic conquest of Persia. His exploits and leadership during this period have been documented in various historical accounts from that era.
Another significant figure bearing the name Quamir was Quamir al-Hamdani, a renowned Arab poet and philosopher who lived in the 9th century AD. His poetic works and philosophical treatises were widely celebrated during the Islamic Golden Age and contributed to the intellectual and cultural flourishing of the time.
In the 11th century, Quamir al-Isfahani rose to prominence as a distinguished Islamic scholar and jurist. His interpretations of Islamic law and legal rulings had a lasting impact on the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the 13th century, Quamir al-Qazwini gained recognition as a prominent geographer and traveler. His detailed accounts and descriptions of various regions and cultures across the Islamic world were instrumental in expanding geographical knowledge and understanding at the time.
It is worth noting that while the name Quamir has deep roots in Arabic and Islamic cultures, it has also been adopted and used in various other regions and societies influenced by these traditions. The name's association with lunar symbolism and its historical significance have contributed to its enduring presence and usage throughout the centuries.
People
Quamir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quamir 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
Quamir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quamir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 622 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quamir 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 551,052 US residents.
Is Quamir a common name?
We classify Quamir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 629 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quamir most popular?
The single biggest year for Quamir was 2024, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quamir is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Quamir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quamir 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.