Namir
Meaningleopard · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,183
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,012 in 2024
65 babies were named Namir in the US in 2025. It has climbed 506 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Namir you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 26,247 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Namir, 65 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Namir would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNamir first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,012.
- Then vs nowNamir is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 26,247.
- TrendNamir has climbed 506 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Namir means “leopard”. Our records link it to Arabic and Japanese roots.
- OriginNamir is the #9 most popular Japanese boy name in the US. That's out of 86 Japanese boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Namir
Namir is a boy name of Arabic and Japanese origin meaning “leopard”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-mir”. US birth records list Namir for boys from 1991 to 2025, in 34 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,012 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,183, with 65 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesJapanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.3 | 233,161 boys |
| 2000s | 9.5 | 105,708 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,492 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 27,460 boys |
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Namir
What does the name Namir mean?
Namir means “leopard” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Namir?
Namir has Arabic, Japanese roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Namir a boy or girl name?
Namir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Namir?
Namir ranked #2,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,012).