Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Dameer

Zamir or Zameer is both a given name and surname of multiple origins in Jewish, Arabic, and Albanian cultures.In Hebrew, Zamir is a transliteration of Hebrew: זמיר, meaning "singer" or "nightingale." In Arabic, Zamir means "heart" or "conscience".

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#6,305 (2012)
Total Babies
157
5-Yr Trend
-42%
1999
First Year
2024
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#6305
Peak Rank
157
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dameer

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zamir or Zameer is both a given name and surname of multiple origins in Jewish, Arabic, and Albanian cultures.In Hebrew, Zamir is a transliteration of Hebrew: זמיר, meaning "singer" or "nightingale." In Arabic, Zamir means "heart" or "conscience".

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The Story of Dameer

Dameer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Dameers were born — ranking #6,305 that year. As of 2026, Dameer ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 157 Dameers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dameer

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dameer

What does the name Dameer mean?
Zamir or Zameer is both a given name and surname of multiple origins in Jewish, Arabic, and Albanian cultures.In Hebrew, Zamir is a transliteration of Hebrew: זמיר, meaning "singer" or "nightingale." In Arabic, Zamir means "heart" or "conscience".
How popular is Dameer in 2026?
In 2026, Dameer ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dameer most popular?
Dameer reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Dameer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dameer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dameer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dameer include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dameer

Dameer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 157 births in the dataset. Dameer's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Dameer'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.