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Nameer

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-MEER /nɑːˈmɪr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Nameer, 'pure; clear (as of water),' and also understood as 'a panther; a leopard.' A fresh, nature-toned name, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh Arabic name: Nameer means 'pure, clear (water)' and 'a panther' (said 'nah-MEER'). Nature-toned and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Nameer, 'pure; clear (as of water),' and also understood as 'a panther; a leopard.' A fresh, nature-toned name, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9474 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620002023

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

As a boy's name Nameer comes from the Arabic for 'pure; clear water' and 'a panther.' It reads fresh and nature-toned — rare in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families (said 'nah-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, fresh, and nature-toned.

Did you know? Nameer is Arabic for 'pure; clear (as of water)' and also 'a panther' — a fresh, nature-toned name, noted honestly (said 'nah-MEER').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Nameer — Arabic 'pure, clear water; a panther'

Variations

NamirNameirNemir

Nicknames

NamMeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nameer mean?

Nameer is Arabic for 'pure; clear (as of water)' and also 'a panther.'

How do you pronounce Nameer?

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

Is Nameer a boy or girl name?

Nameer is a boy's name.

How popular is Nameer?

Nameer is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Muslim families.

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