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Shameir

A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "to guard" or "watchman".

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Shameir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shameir today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shameir births was 2016 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Shameir. 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 Shameir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2016

5 babies that year

Average age

10

years old

2016 SSA rank

#13,881

Tracked since 2016

Popularity

Shameir: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Shameir 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 Shameir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Shameir

The given name Shameir has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "shamir," which means "wild jasmine" or "fragrant flower." This name carries a poetic and natural connotation, reflecting the beauty and fragrance found in nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Shameir can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic civilization. It was a popular name among the Arabs, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and North Africa. The name's association with nature and its pleasant-sounding pronunciation contributed to its widespread usage.

One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Shameir was Shameir ibn Abi al-Hakam, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and made significant contributions to the development of Islamic legal thought.

Another notable figure was Shameir al-Andalusi, a celebrated poet and philosopher from the 12th century CE. He hailed from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal) during the era of Muslim rule in the region. His poetic works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and love, garnered widespread acclaim and have been preserved to this day.

In the 13th century CE, Shameir al-Dimashqi, a renowned geographer and traveler from Damascus, authored several important works on geography and travel literature. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultures, landscapes, and trade routes of the regions he explored, making him an influential figure in the field of medieval geography.

During the 15th century CE, Shameir al-Kindi, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the Arabian Peninsula, made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomy. His works on trigonometry, algebra, and celestial mechanics were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.

The name Shameir also found its way into various literary works and historical records throughout the centuries. It was often associated with characters possessing qualities of beauty, grace, and a connection with nature, reflecting the name's original meaning and symbolism.

While the name Shameir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural exchange that has occurred throughout human history.

People

Shameir + last name combinations

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FAQ

Shameir: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Shameir?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shameir 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 Shameir a common name?

We classify Shameir 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 Shameir most popular?

The single biggest year for Shameir was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shameir is about 10 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 Shameir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Shameir a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shameir 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 Shameir still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Shameir 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 Shameir 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 Shameir?

Want to know how many Americans are named Shameir? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.

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