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Raymir

RAY-meer · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern blend of Ray (as a short form of Raymond) and the popular suffix -mir, or an elaborated form of Ray.

2025 rank (boys)
#7,679
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 170,808 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2010

Rising since 2010, #7,679 for boys today.

Popularity of Raymir since 2003

Babies named Raymir per year in U.S. Social Security records.

8152320102020Most births 2024Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s20
2010s55
2020s85

Meaning & origin

Raymir is a modern American name first recorded in 2003. It combines the familiar Ray with the suffix -mir, a pattern seen in other contemporary coinages. As of 2025, it ranks 7,679th, with an incidence of about 1 in 170,808 boys. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 2010, reaching its peak in 2024. While Raymir does not appear among the top states in usage, its trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive but accessible name. The name has no traditional etymology, reflecting the trend of creative naming in the 21st century.

Raymir first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003, with a peak in 2024. The name is likely a modern creation, combining the given name Ray (often a short form of Raymond, from Germanic 'counsel-protection') with the fashionable suffix -mir (seen in names like Elmir and Samir). No historical usage or traditional etymology is attested.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ray

Sibling names for Raymir

Names that share Raymir's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Raya, Mira, Layla, Nova, Zara

Brothers: Raylan, Elmir, Amir, Marcel, Kyler

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Raymir mean?
The meaning of Raymir is uncertain. It is a modern name likely formed from the name Ray and the suffix -mir, without a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Raymir currently?
In 2025, Raymir ranked 7,679th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 170,808 newborn boys given the name. It has been rising in popularity since 2010, peaking in 2024.
Is Raymir a boy's or girl's name?
Raymir is almost exclusively used for boys, according to U.S. data.