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Nahmir

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Pronounced NAH-meer /ˈnΙ‘.mir/Low

Meaning: tiger, leopardLow

In 30 seconds: Nahmir is an Arabic name meaning 'tiger' or 'leopard'.
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Origin LowArabic
Meaningtiger, leopard
U.S. rank (2025)#2634 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 415

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202120052025

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

Nahmir comes from Arabic, where it carries the sense of a big cat β€” a tiger or leopard. The meaning gives it a quality of strength and wildness drawn straight from the animal. It is an uncommon name, but its root meaning is clear.

The two-syllable sound is sleek and modern while the meaning stays bold. That pairing of smooth sound and fierce sense is much of its character.

Did you know? Nahmir is a variant of the Arabic Namir, 'tiger' or 'leopard,' popularized as a U.S. name partly through the rapper YBN Nahmir.
Overall data confidence 55%
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Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…YBN Nahmir (1999-)
    American rapper from Birmingham, Alabama

If you like Nahmir…

Namirβ€” A near-identical Arabic name also meaning 'leopard', a hair from Nahmir in spelling.
Asadβ€” An Arabic big-cat name meaning 'lion', sharing Nahmir's theme of a fierce animal.
Nassirβ€” another Arabic name
Nazirβ€” echoes that soft -ir sound
Ahmirβ€” a fellow Arabic choice

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nahmir mean?

Nahmir means 'tiger' or 'leopard.' It is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Namir.

How do you pronounce Nahmir?

It's commonly said NAH-meer /ˈnΙ‘.mir/.

Is Nahmir a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nahmir?

In 2024, Nahmir ranked #2611 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.

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