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Numair

♂ Boy

Pronounced noo-MY-eer /nuˈmaɪ.ər/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Numair, a diminutive of namir ('leopard; panther'), so 'little panther; small leopard.' A spirited, strong name.Low

In 30 seconds: A spirited Arabic name: Numair means 'little panther; small leopard' (said 'noo-MY-eer'). Strong and lively.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Numair, a diminutive of namir ('leopard; panther'), so 'little panther; small leopard.' A spirited, strong name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10583 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 83

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219952024

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

Numair is Arabic for 'little panther; small leopard,' a diminutive of namir ('leopard'). It reads spirited and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'noo-MY-eer').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, spirited, and strong.

Did you know? Numair comes from the Arabic for 'little panther' — a diminutive of namir, 'leopard' — a spirited, strong name (said 'noo-MY-eer').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Numair — Arabic 'little panther'; diminutive of namir

Variations

NumayrNumaerNumare

Nicknames

NumMair

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Numair mean?

Numair is Arabic for 'little panther; small leopard,' a diminutive of namir ('leopard').

How do you pronounce Numair?

It's said noo-MY-eer /nuˈmaɪ.ər/ — stress on the second beat.

Is Numair a boy or girl name?

Numair is a boy's name.

How popular is Numair?

Numair is a rare name in the U.S.

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