Namir Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-MEER / /næˈmɪr/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
tiger (Arabic); pleasant (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Namir means 'tiger' and is often associated with strength and agility. In Hebrew, the name is linked to the meaning 'pleasant,' reflecting positive attributes. Both origins highlight different cultural values, with Arabic emphasizing ferocity and Hebrew focusing on amiability.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nami
- Nam
- Nammy
International Variants
- Namir (Arabic)
- Namir (Hebrew)
Famous people named Namir
Namir Noor-Eldeen — journalist.
Namir Kheir — musician.
Fictional characters named Namir
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Namir was first seen in the United States in 1991. Namir has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Namir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Namir (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| TX | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| MN | 5 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 75 |