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Nahmir

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-meer /ˈnɑ.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 (2024)#2611 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nahmir comes from Arabic, where it carries the sense of a big cat — 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%

Behind the Name - Nahmir — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Nahmir — meaning/etymology

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If you like Nahmir…

Namir— A near-identical Arabic name also meaning 'leopard', a hair from Nahmir in spelling.

Asad— An Arabic big-cat name meaning 'lion', sharing Nahmir's theme of a fierce animal.

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 /ˈnɑ.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.