Yamir
Yamir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prince, ruler, or one who prospers.
Origin and history
Yamir is a male name of Arabic origin, often considered a variant transliteration of Amir or Yamir, meaning 'prince', 'commander', or 'one who prospers'. It is a relatively modern and uncommon choice in the United States, though its usage has seen a slight increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
850 babies in the United States have been named Yamir since 1880. It ranks #3827 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26 %)
- CA (25.3 %)
- NY (11.3 %)
- NJ (10 %)
- NC (8.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 339 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Fun facts
- Yamir is frequently recognized as a linguistic variant or phonetic elaboration of the popular Arabic name Amir.
- A significant portion of total U.S. birth records for Yamir have been registered in recent years, reflecting its contemporary rise.