Rising since 2003, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Zameer since 2000
Babies named Zameer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zameer's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Zameer is a name from Arabic origin, relating to one's conscience or inner self. In the United States, it first appeared on the naming charts in 2000, and by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 5608. It has been consistently rising since 2003, though it remains relatively rare, given to about 1 in every 106,755 boys. Despite its modest usage, the name carries a profound meaning that resonates across cultures. Its simple sound and spelling make it easy to pronounce, and it offers a meaningful alternative for parents seeking a name with spiritual or philosophical depth.
Zameer derives from the Arabic root Ḍ-M-R (ض م ر) relating to the inner self or heart. In Arabic usage, it refers to the conscience or innermost thoughts, and is a direct Quranic word. It has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world as a given name for boys, though it remains less common than some other Arabic name cognates.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zam, Z
Sibling names for Zameer
Names that share Zameer's style, for a brother or sister.
