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Shahmir

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-MEER /ʃɑˈmir/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian, 'a king; a ruler' (shah, 'king', + mir, 'commander; prince'; also read as 'lion-king')Low

In 30 seconds: A king; a ruler; lion-king: Shahmir is Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shah-MEER').
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian, 'a king; a ruler' (shah, 'king', + mir, 'commander; prince'; also read as 'lion-king')
U.S. rank (2025)#13589 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992025

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

Shahmir comes from the Persian, 'a king; a ruler' (shah, 'king', + mir, 'commander; prince'; also read as 'lion-king'). A lyrical, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'shah-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and South Asian families. Rare, a-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shahmir means 'a king; a ruler' in Persian (shah, 'king', + mir, 'commander; prince'; also 'lion-king') — lyrical and classic (said 'shah-MEER').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shahmir — Persian etymology

Variations

ShahmeerShamir

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shahmir mean?

Shahmir is Persian for 'a king; a ruler' (shah, 'king', + mir, 'prince'); also 'lion-king'.

How do you pronounce Shahmir?

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

Is Shahmir a boy or girl name?

Shahmir is a boy's name.

How popular is Shahmir?

Shahmir is a very rare name in the U.S.

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