Boy · #2,404 in 2026

Yamir

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

Current Rank

#2,404

Peak Rank

#2,404 (2026)

Total Babies

917

5-Yr Trend

+79%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2404

Peak Rank

917

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yamir

Yamir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 59 Yamirs were born — ranking #2,404 that year. As of 2026, Yamir ranks #2,404 for baby boys with 59 births, rising sharply (+79% over the past five years). In total, more than 917 Yamirs 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+

No data

Names that sound like Yamir

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

Yummier
Jamar
Unir
Jamir
Samir
Shamir
Tamir
Namir
Youngger
Yummy
Younger
Yammer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yamir

What does the name Yamir mean?

Yamir 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 Yamir in 2026?

In 2026, Yamir ranks #2,404 among boys' names in the U.S., with 59 babies given the name that year.

When was Yamir most popular?

Yamir reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,404 that year with 59 babies given the name.

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

Yamir has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Virginia, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yamir.

Is Yamir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yamir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yamir include Coburn, Domonick, Filippo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yamir

Yamir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 917 births in the dataset. Yamir's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Yamir'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.