Zahmire
A unique invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Zahmire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zahmire today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zahmire births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zahmire. 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 Zahmire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,190
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Zahmire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zahmire from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 10 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
Zahmire 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 Zahmire 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 Zahmire
The name Zahmire is a relatively modern invention without a definitive linguistic origin or historical background. It appears to be a combination of sounds and syllables chosen for their aesthetic or symbolic value rather than having roots in a specific language or culture.
One possible interpretation suggests that the name could be derived from the Arabic word "zamir," which means "conscience" or "inner voice." However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim, and the name itself does not seem to have any recorded use or references in the Arabic language or Islamic traditions.
Another theory proposes that the name Zahmire could be a variation of the name "Zamir," which is a Hebrew name meaning "singer" or "poet." This connection is tenuous, as the spelling and pronunciation differ significantly, and there are no known historical records or references to the name Zahmire in Jewish or Hebrew contexts.
The earliest documented uses of the name Zahmire appear to be relatively recent, with the first recorded instances emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century. It is possible that the name was created by parents or individuals seeking a unique and distinctive name without specific cultural or linguistic ties.
While the name Zahmire does not have a long historical lineage or famous bearers from ancient times, a few notable individuals have carried this name in modern times. Zahmire Robinson, born in 1995, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Zahmire Hawkins, born in 2002, is a young American actor known for his roles in television shows and films.
Additionally, there may be other individuals with the name Zahmire who have achieved local or regional recognition, but their names and accomplishments have not gained widespread notoriety or been well-documented on a larger scale.
In summary, the name Zahmire is a relatively modern creation without a clear linguistic origin or rich historical background. It appears to be a unique combination of sounds and syllables chosen for its distinct and appealing quality, rather than having roots in a specific language or cultural tradition.
People
Zahmire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zahmire as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zahmire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zahmire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zahmire 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Zahmire a common name?
We classify Zahmire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zahmire most popular?
The single biggest year for Zahmire was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zahmire is about 7 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 Zahmire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zahmire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zahmire 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 Zahmire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zahmire 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 Zahmire 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 people share the name Zahmire?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.