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Shahmeer

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-MEER /ʃɑːˈmɪər/Medium

Meaning: A Persian/Urdu name joining shah ('king') with mir/amir ('leader; prince; commander') — 'a king-prince; a royal leader.' Regal and dignified.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Persian name: Shahmeer means 'a king-prince; a royal leader' (said 'shah-MEER'). Dignified and strong.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningA Persian/Urdu name joining shah ('king') with mir/amir ('leader; prince; commander') — 'a king-prince; a royal leader.' Regal and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#8141 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032025

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

Shahmeer is a Persian/Urdu name, 'a king-prince; a royal leader' (shah + mir). Popular across Pakistan and Iran, it reads regal and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'shah-MEER').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, regal, and dignified.

Did you know? Shahmeer joins the Persian shah ('king') with mir/amir ('leader; prince') into 'a king-prince; a royal leader' — a regal, dignified name across Persian and South Asian tradition (said 'shah-MEER').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Shahmeer — Persian shah + mir 'king-prince; royal leader'

Variations

ShahmirShameerShahmeir

Nicknames

ShahMeer

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If you like Shahmeer…

Shahmir— a spelling twin
Amir— the 'leader; prince' element it shares
Sameer— a like -meer Muslim name
Zamir— a like Persian/Urdu name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahmeer mean?

Shahmeer is Persian/Urdu for 'a king-prince; a royal leader' (shah, 'king,' + mir, 'leader; prince').

How do you pronounce Shahmeer?

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

Is Shahmeer a boy or girl name?

Shahmeer is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahmeer?

Shahmeer is a rare name in the U.S.

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