Zamir
How to say it: zuh-MEER · /zəˈmɪr/
Hebrew and Arabic name meaning 'song' or 'nightingale'. Used in both Hebrew and Arabic-speaking cultures.
Zamir was the 726th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 327 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #522 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #726 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 327 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,138 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #522 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Until recent decades Zamir was barely heard in the US. It has since reached its height in the 2020s and appears headed upward still.
What goes with it
Gentle and flowing with soft resonance, Zamir carries a quality that travels well. Zahir makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zamir is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, Hebrew, Turkish.
Famous people named Zamir
- Zamir Kabulov (born 1954)Russian diplomat
- Zamir Shpuza (1968–2014)Albanian football player and manager
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