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Taimoor

♂ Boy

Pronounced TY-moor /ˈtaɪ.mur/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Timur/Taimur — from the Turkic/Mongolian temur, 'iron'; borne by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane); we note the historical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Iron: Taimoor spells Timur. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TY-moor'). We note the historical figure.
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Origin LowTurkic, Mongolian
MeaningA spelling of Timur/Taimur — from the Turkic/Mongolian temur, 'iron'; borne by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane); we note the historical figure
U.S. rank (2025)#8831 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220022025

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

Taimoor is a spelling of Timur/Taimur — from the Turkic/Mongolian temur, 'iron'; borne by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane; we note the historical figure). A crisp, classic name (said 'TY-moor').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Central Asian families. Rare, iron at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Timur is Turkic/Mongolian for 'iron' — borne by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) — and Taimoor is a spelling, crisp and classic (we note the historical figure; said 'TY-moor').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Timur — Turkic/Mongolian; historical figure

Variations

TimurTaimurTemur

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taimoor mean?

Taimoor spells Timur — Turkic/Mongolian 'iron'; borne by the conqueror Timur (Tamerlane). We note the historical figure.

How do you pronounce Taimoor?

It's said TY-moor /ˈtaɪ.mur/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taimoor a boy or girl name?

Taimoor is a boy's name.

How popular is Taimoor?

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

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