Jahmir
How to say it: juh-MEER · /dʒəˈmɪr/
Modern American name, likely a variant of Amir (Arabic: 'prince'). A phonetic blend; no single established etymology.
Jahmir was the 370th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 366 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #286 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #370 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 366 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,741 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #286 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
From recent decades onward, Jahmir has built to its best in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, continued ascent seems probable.
What goes with it
Mellow through the middle with soft flow, Jah offers an easy short form and Jaheim feels kindred.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jahmir is about 1 in 156.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English.
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