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Admire

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Pronounced ad-MYRE /ædˈmaɪr/High

Meaning: From the English word admire (via the Latin admirari), 'to regard with wonder/respect/warm approval'; a word/virtue-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To admire; to regard with wonder: Admire is an English word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word admire (via the Latin admirari), 'to regard with wonder/respect/warm approval'; a word/virtue-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8929 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Admire comes from the English word admire (via the Latin admirari), 'to regard with wonder/respect/warm approval'; a word/virtue-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'ad-MYRE').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American and Zimbabwean families. Rare, to-admire at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Admire comes via the Latin admirari, 'to regard with wonder/respect' — a bold word/virtue-name (we note the word-name; said 'ad-MYRE').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Admire — word-name

Variations

AdmiraAdmyre

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Admire mean?

Admire is the English word 'to regard with wonder/respect' (Latin admirari). We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Admire?

It's said ad-MYRE /ædˈmaɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Admire a boy or girl name?

Admire is used for both sexes; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Admire?

Admire is a very rare name in the U.S.

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