Yahmir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "red wine".
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Yahmir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yahmir today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yahmir births was 2022 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yahmir. 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
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
2022
29 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,546
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Yahmir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yahmir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 105 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
Yahmir 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 Yahmir 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 Yahmir
The name Yahmir is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have been derived from the Arabic name Yamir, which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." However, the addition of the "h" sound at the beginning of the name is an unconventional twist that sets it apart from its linguistic roots.
While there are no concrete historical references or mentions of the name Yahmir in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars speculate that it may have been inspired by the Hebrew name Yahmor, which means "he will be high" or "he will be exalted." This potential connection to the biblical language of Hebrew adds an intriguing layer of depth and spirituality to the name's significance.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Yahmir are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in the late 20th century. This suggests that the name is a modern invention, possibly created by parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child.
Despite its relatively short history, a handful of notable individuals have borne the name Yahmir throughout the years. One such person is Yahmir Salomon, a French professional basketball player born in 1989, who has played for several teams in Europe and Asia.
Another prominent figure with the name is Yahmir Burgos, a Puerto Rican baseball player born in 1996, who has competed in various minor league organizations within the United States.
In the realm of academia, there is Yahmir Castillo, a Colombian researcher and professor of social sciences born in 1972, who has made significant contributions to the study of urban development and social inequality.
Yahmir Bashir, born in 1984, is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful technology startup and has been recognized for his charitable work in underprivileged communities.
Finally, Yahmir Khalil, born in 1967, is a renowned Egyptian filmmaker and artist whose experimental films have garnered critical acclaim at international film festivals.
While the name Yahmir may be relatively new and its origins somewhat enigmatic, it has already begun to carve its own unique path in history, carried forth by these notable individuals and others who bear this distinctive moniker.
People
Yahmir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yahmir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yahmir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yahmir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yahmir 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 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Yahmir a common name?
We classify Yahmir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yahmir most popular?
The single biggest year for Yahmir was 2022, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yahmir is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yahmir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yahmir 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.