Boy · #2,721 in 2026

Nahmir

Nicholas Alexander Simmons, known professionally as YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper. He was the de facto lead member of the short-lived hip hop collective YBN, and is best known for his 2017 single "Rubbin Off the Paint", which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2018 single, "Bounce Out with That" peaked atop the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Current Rank
#2,721
Peak Rank
#2,373 (2021)
Total Babies
461
5-Yr Trend
+15%
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#2373
Peak Rank
461
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nahmir

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

Nicholas Alexander Simmons, known professionally as YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper. He was the de facto lead member of the short-lived hip hop collective YBN, and is best known for his 2017 single "Rubbin Off the Paint", which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2018 single, "Bounce Out with That" peaked atop the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

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The Story of Nahmir

Nahmir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 57 Nahmirs were born — ranking #2,373 that year. As of 2026, Nahmir ranks #2,721 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 461 Nahmirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nahmir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nahmir 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 Nahmir

What does the name Nahmir mean?
Nicholas Alexander Simmons, known professionally as YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper. He was the de facto lead member of the short-lived hip hop collective YBN, and is best known for his 2017 single "Rubbin Off the Paint", which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2018 single, "Bounce Out with That" peaked atop the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
How popular is Nahmir in 2026?
In 2026, Nahmir ranks #2,721 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.
When was Nahmir most popular?
Nahmir reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,373 that year with 57 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nahmir most popular?
Nahmir has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nahmir.
Is Nahmir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nahmir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nahmir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nahmir include Kayle, Tramell, Seanmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nahmir

Nahmir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 461 births in the dataset. Nahmir's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,373. Use the chart and map above to compare Nahmir'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.