At a glance
- In short
- Xamir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, likely evolved as a modern variant of Samir, which traditionally denotes an “evening conversationalist” or “entertaining companion.”
- U.S. rank 2025
- #4,050 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 26 (<0.01% of boys)
- Trend
- Rising #7,034 in 2020 to #4,050 in 2025
- Peak
- #4,050 in 2025
- First recorded
- 2007
Meaning of Xamir
Xamir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, likely evolved as a modern variant of Samir, which traditionally denotes an “evening conversationalist” or “entertaining companion.” The initial X lends the name a contemporary edge, while echoes of the Hebrew Zamir—meaning “song” or “nightingale”—add a subtle layer of cultural resonance. Pronounced “ZAH-meer” in English, it combines phonetic clarity with a distinctive, memorable quality. Though still relatively uncommon—ranked just inside the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States over the past decade—Xamir’s steady presence reflects a growing preference for names that balance heritage and innovation. Its understated sophistication makes it well suited to parents seeking a choice both familiar enough to feel approachable and bold enough to stand out.
How to pronounce Xamir
English
- Pronounced ZAH-meer /zɑˈmɪr/
Popularity of Xamir in the U.S.
Xamir was the #4,050 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 26 babies. It first appears in the records in 2007.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2007–2025 12 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 4,050 | ▲ 1,854 |
| 2024 | 15 | 5,904 | ▼ 238 |
| 2023 | 16 | 5,666 | ▼ 965 |
| 2022 | 21 | 4,701 | ▲ 861 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5,562 | ▲ 1,472 |
| 2020 | 11 | 7,034 | ▲ 3,769 |
| 2019 | 6 | 10,803 | ▼ 2,649 |
| 2018 | 9 | 8,154 | ▲ 2,621 |
| 2017 | 6 | 10,775 | ▼ 31 |
| 2016 | 6 | 10,744 | ▼ 100 |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | back (not recorded in 2008–2014) |
| 2007 | 5 | 12,369 | new |