Xamir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "wine companion" or "wine friend".
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the first name Xamir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xamir today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xamir births was 2022 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xamir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
116
~ 1 in 2,954,779 Americans
Peak year
2022
21 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,147
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Xamir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xamir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 79 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xamir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xamir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xamir
The given name Xamir is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia during the first millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "shamir," which means "to guard" or "to protect." This suggests that the name may have been given to children with the intention of wishing them a life of safety and security.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xamir can be found in the writings of the renowned Aramaic scholar and philosopher, Bardesanes of Edessa, who lived in the 2nd century CE. In his treatise on the philosophy of the Aramaic people, Bardesanes mentions a man named Xamir, who was a respected elder in the city of Edessa (present-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey).
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th centuries CE, the name Xamir gained popularity among Christian communities in the region. It is believed that some early Christian families may have chosen the name for their sons as a way to honor the Aramaic heritage of Jesus and his disciples.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Xamir was a Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. Xamir al-Isfahani was renowned for his contributions to the field of Arabic literature and his expertise in the sciences of his time. His works included treatises on astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy.
In the 12th century, a Jewish philosopher and theologian named Xamir ben Shlomo was widely respected for his interpretations of the Torah and his commentaries on the works of earlier Jewish scholars. Xamir ben Shlomo's teachings had a significant influence on the development of Jewish thought during the medieval period.
Another prominent individual named Xamir was a Sufi mystic and poet who lived in the 13th century CE. Xamir al-Din Rumi, born in present-day Afghanistan, is celebrated for his profound spiritual verses and his contributions to the Sufi tradition of Islamic mysticism. His poetry, which often explored themes of divine love and the unity of all existence, continues to be widely read and studied to this day.
It is worth noting that while the name Xamir has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and linguistic traditions over the centuries. As such, the name has taken on different spellings and variations in different regions and time periods.
People
Xamir + last name combinations
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FAQ
Xamir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xamir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 116 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xamir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,954,779 US residents.
Is Xamir a common name?
We classify Xamir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xamir most popular?
The single biggest year for Xamir was 2022, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xamir is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xamir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xamir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xamir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xamir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xamir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xamir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Xamir?
Find out how many people have the name Xamir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.