Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Tahmir

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#4,412 (1998)

Total Babies

245

5-Yr Trend

+49%

1995

First Year

2024

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#4412

Peak Rank

245

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Tahmir

Tahmir 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 1998, when 15 Tahmirs were born — ranking #4,412 that year. As of 2026, Tahmir ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 245 Tahmirs 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 Tahmir

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

Tamir
Damir
Timor
Tomar
Timore
Demir
Tama
Tamera
Tamas
Tamez
Tomah
Tamer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tahmir

What does the name Tahmir mean?

Tahmir 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 Tahmir in 2026?

In 2026, Tahmir ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Tahmir most popular?

Tahmir reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #4,412 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Tahmir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tahmir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tahmir include Tramon, Jauan, Tyri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tahmir

Tahmir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 245 births in the dataset. Tahmir's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #4,412. Use the chart and map above to compare Tahmir'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.