Jameer
Jameer is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Handsome, beautiful, or prince.
Origin and history
Jameer is a modern American name inspired by Arabic names like Jamar or Amir, meaning handsome or prince. It gained increased visibility in the United States in the early 2000s, partly due to sports figures. Today it remains a distinctive choice given to a modest number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,693 babies in the United States have been named Jameer since 1880. It ranks #3088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- PA (16.4 %)
- FL (14.8 %)
- NY (11.2 %)
- GA (10.3 %)
- NC (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 615 |
| 2010-2019 | 715 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Famous people named Jameer
- Jameer Nelson: Basketball player, Sports executive
Fun facts
- The name reached its peak popularity in the U.S. during the mid-2000s, heavily influenced by NBA All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson.