Elmir

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-MEER /ɛlˈmɪr/Medium

Meaning: A name used across Bosnian, Azerbaijani, and Tatar traditions, sometimes read via an El- ('people; nation') plus -mir element, or linked to 'noble; prosperous.' Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regional name: Elmir is often tied to 'noble; prosperous' (said 'el-MEER'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowBosnian, Turkic

MeaningA name used across Bosnian, Azerbaijani, and Tatar traditions, sometimes read via an El- ('people; nation') plus -mir element, or linked to 'noble; prosperous.' Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11278 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elmir appears in Bosnian, Azerbaijani, and Tatar naming, variously read via El- ('people; nation') and -mir or as 'noble; prosperous.' The source is uncertain, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'el-MEER').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in the Balkans and Caucasus. Rare, regional, and strong.

Did you know? Elmir is used across Bosnian, Azerbaijani, and Tatar traditions, sometimes read through an El- ('people') plus -mir element or linked to 'noble; prosperous'; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'el-MEER').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Elmir — Bosnian/Turkic name; meaning debated

Variations

ElmiraElmyrIlmir

Nicknames

ElMir

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elmir mean?

Elmir is used across Bosnian and Turkic traditions, sometimes tied to 'noble; prosperous' or an El-/-mir element. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Elmir?

It's said el-MEER /ɛlˈmɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elmir a boy or girl name?

Elmir is a boy's name.

How popular is Elmir?

Elmir is a rare name for boys in the U.S.