Zamir
Meaningsongbird · Hebrew
- US rank
- #778
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #697 in 2023
327 babies were named Zamir in the US in 2025. It has climbed 245 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zamir you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,225 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zamir, 327 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zamir would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZamir first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #697.
- Then vs nowZamir is 7.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,225.
- TrendZamir has climbed 245 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #778. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedZamir is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #393, followed by Mississippi (#415) and Florida (#451). It's in the top 1,000 in 20 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Zamir means “songbird”.
About the name Zamir
Zamir is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “songbird”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-mir”. US birth records list Zamir for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 38 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #697 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #778, with 327 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 361,446 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,989 boys |
| 2000s | 36 | 27,412 boys |
| 2010s | 82 | 12,220 boys |
| 2020s | 171 | 5,850 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Zamir
What does the name Zamir mean?
Zamir means “songbird” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Zamir?
Zamir has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Zamir a boy or girl name?
Zamir is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zamir?
Zamir ranked #778 for US boys in 2025, given to 327 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#697).