Boy · #1,957 in 2026

Namir

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

Current Rank

#1,957

Peak Rank

#1,957 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+75%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#1957

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Namir

The earliest SSA record of Namir as a baby boy name dates back to 1991, when 5 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 81 newborns named Namir — #1,957 in the national rankings. About 46% of every Namir on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Namir ranks #1,957 for baby boys with 81 births, rising sharply (+75% over the past five years). All told, over 1K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Namir

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

Nummer
Nomar
Mimir
Nemir
Niemeyer
Niemeier
Mamar
Nimmer
Nimr
Number
Numbing
Namer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Namir

What does the name Namir mean?

Namir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Namir in 2026?

In 2026, Namir ranks #1,957 among boys' names in the U.S., with 81 babies given the name that year.

When was Namir most popular?

Namir reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,957 that year with 81 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Namir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Namir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Namir include Drue, Marten, Deland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Namir

Namir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Namir's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,957. Use the chart and map above to compare Namir'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.