Zamir
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Zamir is a Hebrew name meaning “song or bird”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Zamir
Zamir is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning song or bird. The name derives from the root word zamar, which signifies to sing or make music. In historical contexts, it is associated with the lyrical traditions found within the Psalms and broader liturgical music of the Levites.
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Gender Usage of the Name Zamir
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Zamir is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Zamir
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Zamir is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 19K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.09M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 786K births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Zamir ranked #1,549 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,433 in 2024 — a drop of 116 places. Zamir shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,358 in 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #6,487 in 1995. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 286 places (from #1,835 to #1,549).
Characteristics of the Name Zamir
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- Z — Boy Names Starting with Z
- Ends with
- r — Boy Names Ending in “r”
Name AestheticMethodology
Zamir features two syllables with a second-syllable stress that creates a firm, resonant impact. It is borne by notable individuals such as the Israeli diplomat Zamir Cohen, lending it a sense of professional authority. This phonetic structure establishes a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Zamir
Middle names used with ZamirMethodology
Zamir is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Zamir Rasheed · Zamir Charles · Zamir Rayshawn · Zamir Jacques · Zamir MekhiView all 19 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ZamirMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zamir is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Zamir Joseph · Zamir Junior · Zamir Gerald · Zamir Justin · Zamir Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Zamir
Sound Like Zamir Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Samir · Seymour · Sameer · View all 40 names
Spelled Like Zamir Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zahmir · Zamire · Zamil · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zachary · Xavier · Zane · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Theodore · Omar · Javier · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Zamir”
Dictionary Meaning of "Zamir"Methodology
a male given name
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How to Spell Zamir in ASL
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