Rising since 1993, #725 for boys today.
Popularity of Jahmir since 1993
Babies named Jahmir per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 802 |
| 2010s | 1,234 |
| 2020s | 1,527 |
Meaning & origin
Jahmir is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1993. It has been on a steady upward trajectory since then, reaching its peak rank of #725 in 2025. The name is most common in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, reflecting a strong regional preference in the South. With a 1-in-4,667 occurrence rate, Jahmir remains relatively rare but is gaining visibility. Its rise mirrors a broader trend of inventive, phonetically appealing names blending common prefixes and suffixes. While its exact origins are unclear, Jahmir fits comfortably into the contemporary American naming landscape alongside similar names like Jamir and Jahari.
Jahmir first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993 and is likely a modern invented name, possibly formed from the popular prefix Ja- (as in Jaylen or Jamal) combined with the suffix -mir (as in Amir or Zymir). It may also be a respelling of Jamir, which itself has debated origins. The name has grown steadily in use, particularly in the southern United States.
Where Jahmir is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jah, Miri
Sibling names for Jahmir
Names that share Jahmir's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jaliyah, Aaliyah, Zariah, Niyah, Kamari, Janiah, Jahnae, Jahniya, Naziah, Jahanna, Jahdai, Jahlia, Jahliyah, Jahmya, Jahniyah, Jahnya, Jahmia, Jahmiya, Jahnyla, Jahzaria, Shakiah, Tiajah
Brothers: Jahari, Amir, Zayden, Jaylen, Khalil, Jadarius, Jahiem, Jahmari, Jaheem, Jahmere, Jah, Jahkeem, Jahki, Jahmeer, Jahmeir, Jahsai, Jahsir, Jahzir, Rasaan, Shyheem, Yahmir, Jaheir, Jahmad, Jahquez, Jahzier, Nyheem, Taheem
