Rising since 2007, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Zamire since 2006
Babies named Zamire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Zamire is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2006. As of 2023, it ranked 6803 nationally with approximately 1 in 142,340 newborn boys receiving the name. Its usage has been rising steadily since 2007, and it reached its peak rank in 2023, the most recent year of data. The name's origin is obscure, but it likely follows the contemporary trend of creating distinctive names by recombining familiar elements like 'Zam' and the suffix 'ire'. While no top states have been recorded for this name, it remains a rare but growing choice for parents seeking a unique-sounding name.
Zamire first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a creative respelling or combination of names like Zamir (Hebrew for 'songbird') or Amir (Hebrew/Arabic for 'prince'), with a fashionable -ire ending. No traditional etymological roots have been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zam, Z
Sibling names for Zamire
Names that share Zamire's style, for a brother or sister.
