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Jameer

♂ Boy

Pronounced jə-MEER /d͡ʒə.ˈmɪɹ/High

Meaning: BeautyMedium

In 30 seconds: Jameer is an African American name meaning 'beauty,' a modern coinage with a smooth, lyrical sound.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningBeauty
U.S. rank (2025)#4184 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,692

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019882025

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

Jameer is an African American name carrying the meaning 'beauty.' It belongs to a vein of inventive, melodic names rather than to an ancient lineage, and its appeal rests in that sound and meaning together. There is no long recorded history to claim beyond this.

The name flows from a soft 'Ja-' opening into a long, ringing finish. That rhythm links it by ear to other contemporary names built on the same easy musicality.

Did you know? Jameer is a spelling variant of Jamir, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'beauty' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Jameer — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Jameer Nelson (1982-)
    American former NBA point guard and All-Star with the Orlando Magic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jameer mean?

Jameer is usually explained as meaning 'beauty' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Jameer?

It's commonly said jə-MEER /d͡ʒə.ˈmɪɹ/.

Is Jameer a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jameer is used as a boy name.

How popular is Jameer?

In 2024, Jameer ranked #2886 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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