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Admire

♂ Boy

Pronounced ad-MYR /ædˈmaɪ.ər/High

Meaning: From the English word admire, 'to regard with wonder and approval' (from Latin admirari, 'to wonder at'); popular in Zimbabwe as a virtue/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To admire; admiration: Admire is a word/virtue-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word admire, 'to regard with wonder and approval' (from Latin admirari, 'to wonder at'); popular in Zimbabwe as a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7235 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152024

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, 'to regard with wonder and approval' (from Latin admirari, 'to wonder at'); it is popular in Zimbabwe as a virtue/word-name (we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (said 'ad-MY-er').

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

Did you know? Admire means 'to regard with wonder and approval' (from Latin admirari, 'to wonder at') — a bold virtue/word-name, popular in Zimbabwe (we note the word-name; said 'ad-MY-er').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Admire — word/virtue-name

Variations

Admyre

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Admire mean?

Admire is an English word/virtue-name — 'to regard with wonder and approval'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Admire?

It's said ad-MYR /ædˈmaɪ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Admire a boy or girl name?

Admire is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Admire?

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

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