Hamir

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-MEER /hɑˈmɪr/Medium

Meaning: A name used in Arabic and Indian traditions; it is variously linked to a Rajput/Sanskritic sense of 'king, brave chief' and to the Hindustani raga Hameer, and is sometimes treated as a variant of Amir ('prince, leader'). Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal-sounding name: Hamir is linked to 'king, leader' and to a classical raga. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'hah-MEER').

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Origin LowArabic, Indian

MeaningA name used in Arabic and Indian traditions; it is variously linked to a Rajput/Sanskritic sense of 'king, brave chief' and to the Hindustani raga Hameer, and is sometimes treated as a variant of Amir ('prince, leader'). Routes uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2024)#11376 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Hamir appears across Arabic and Indian traditions: it is linked to a Rajput/Sanskritic 'king, brave chief,' to the Hindustani raga Hameer, and at times to Amir ('prince, leader'). The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'hah-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, regal-toned, and route-uncertain.

Did you know? Hamir turns up in both Arabic and Indian naming — tied to a Rajput sense of 'brave chief,' to the raga Hameer, and sometimes read as a form of Amir ('prince'). Routes are uncertain, which we note, said 'hah-MEER.'

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hamir — Arabic/Indian; 'king/chief', raga Hameer, Amir variant; routes uncertain

Variations

HameerAmir

Nicknames

HamMeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamir mean?

Hamir is an Arabic/Indian name linked to 'king, leader' and to a classical raga, and sometimes to Amir ('prince'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hamir?

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

Is Hamir a boy or girl name?

Hamir is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hamir?

Hamir is a rare name in the U.S.