UK boy's name
Almir
Arabic name meaning "highest prince" or "highest commander".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Almir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Almir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 13 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 77% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Almir. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Almir ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 13 boys were registered as Almir.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Almir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2017
13 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Meaning
What does Almir mean?
The name Almir has its roots in the Persian language, originating from the combination of two words: "Al" meaning "high" or "exalted," and "Mir" meaning "leader" or "commander." This linguistic heritage suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of nobility or high social standing within Persian culture and society.
During the ancient era, the name Almir was prevalent among the ruling classes and influential figures of the Persian Empire, which spanned from modern-day Iran to parts of Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Caucasus region. The earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Almir was a high-ranking military commander who served under the Sasanian King Khosrau I in the 6th century AD. This Almir played a pivotal role in defending the Persian Empire against the invasions of the Byzantine Empire during the Byzantine-Sasanian Wars.
In the 9th century, another prominent figure named Almir ibn al-Arith emerged as a renowned poet and scholar in the Persian city of Nishapur. His poetic works and literary contributions were highly regarded during the Islamic Golden Age, and his name became associated with the blossoming intellectual and cultural achievements of that era.
As the Persian influence spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Almir gained popularity among various ethnic groups and cultures that came into contact with the Persian civilization. In the 11th century, an Almir ibn Amir was recorded as a prominent military leader and governor during the reign of the Seljuk Empire, which controlled vast territories spanning from Anatolia to Central Asia.
During the 14th century, an Almir al-Saffah gained recognition as a respected Islamic scholar and theologian in the city of Baghdad, which was then a center of learning and intellectual discourse under the Abbasid Caliphate. His written works and teachings on Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy left a lasting impact on the academic circles of his time.
Throughout history, the name Almir has maintained its association with leadership, valor, and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage from which it originated. While its popularity may have waxed and waned across different regions and eras, the name continues to carry a sense of distinction and nobility, echoing its ancient Persian roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Almir over time
The chart below shows babies named Almir registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Almir, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almir by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Almir was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2514 | 33 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3052 | 70 | 10 |
| 2000s | #4336 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Almir
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Almir: questions and answers
How popular is the name Almir in the UK right now?
In 2024, Almir was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Almir most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 13 babies registered as Almir in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Almir?
Arabic name meaning "highest prince" or "highest commander".
How many people are called Almir in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Almir across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.