Boy · #5,420 in 2026

Dahmir

Name: Popularity of the name Dahmir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dahmir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,420

Peak Rank

#5,040 (2026)

Total Babies

267

5-Yr Trend

+108%

1995

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5040

Peak Rank

267

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dahmir

Dahmir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 17 Dahmirs were born — ranking #5,420 that year. As of 2026, Dahmir ranks #5,420 for baby boys with 17 births, rising sharply (+108% over the past five years). In total, more than 267 Dahmirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dahmir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dahmir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Damir
Demir
Daymare
Dahmer
Demar
Dommer
Damier
Damar
Damour
Damore
Dominer
Daumier

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dahmir

What does the name Dahmir mean?

Dahmir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1995. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dahmir in 2026?

In 2026, Dahmir ranks #5,420 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Dahmir most popular?

Dahmir reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,040 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dahmir most popular?

Dahmir has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dahmir.

Is Dahmir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dahmir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dahmir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dahmir include Nasario, Lorenso, Tionne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dahmir

Dahmir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 267 births in the dataset. Dahmir's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,040. Use the chart and map above to compare Dahmir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.