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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shahmir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shahmeer|Shahnaz
PersianBoy↑↑ Surging

Shahmir

shah-MEER · 2 syllables

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Boy
#8201
↑↑ Surging
#8201
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#8201 in 2024
5yr change
+5652 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #8201 · Rising since 2023

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Persian boy names
Shahmir

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8201

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+5652 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
PersianArabicRegalRoyal2-syllableBoyRareModernMulticulturalStrongNoble Heritage
Character
royal dignitybrave spiritwise leadernoble characterstrong presence
STRONG
High confidence

Shahmir is a Persian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8201 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +5652 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8201 · very rare
Shahmir at a Glance
Meaning:From Persian 'Shah' (king) and Arabic 'Mir' (prince/emir). Means 'royal prince' or 'king of princes', reflecting noble Persian heritage.
Language root:Persian · Arabic
Peak rank:#8201 in 2024
5yr change:+5652 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShamirSamirSameerAdmirAshirTahir
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Shahmir
YasminLeilaSophiaAmara◈RashidKamal
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shahmir · Overview
Summary

Shahmir is a Persian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8201 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Shahmir scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 5652 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Regal · Meaningful character
Shahmir carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Shahmir is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
shahmir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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