Admire

Meaning & origin

Admire is an extremely rare modern English name drawn directly from the English word meaning 'to regard with admiration.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006 and has remained consistently uncommon, with a peak rank of 7,491 in 2021. By 2025, its rank held steady near that number, reflecting stable but minimal usage. The name has not been recorded among the top states, suggesting it is scattered across the country without regional concentration. As a contemporary word name, Admire fits alongside other rare virtue-inspired or abstract word names that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive and positive meaning. Its trajectory is stable, with no signs of significant rise or decline.

Admire is a modern English name derived directly from the English word 'admire', meaning to regard with respect or warm approval. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 2006 and is used for both boys and girls, though it remains rare. The name belongs to a category of virtue-inspired names, but unlike traditional virtue names (e.g., Grace, Hope), it is a recent coinage likely influenced by the trend of using positive attribute words as names.