UK boy's name
Nameer
A name of Arabic origin meaning "great light" or "divine illumination".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nameer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nameer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3996, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2002 to 2017. 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Nameer. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nameer ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Nameer.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nameer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3996
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Nameer mean?
The name Nameer has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "namir," which means "tiger" or "leopard." The name was likely given to children with the intention of bestowing upon them the strength, courage, and grace associated with these powerful feline predators.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nameer can be found in the historical accounts of the Umayyad Caliphate, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent military commander who served under the caliph Al-Walid I in the early 8th century. This commander, Nameer ibn Abi Amir, was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the name Nameer has been borne by several notable figures in the Islamic world. In the 10th century, Nameer al-Qudsi was a renowned scholar and poet from Jerusalem, whose works contributed significantly to the flourishing of Arabic literature during the Abbasid era.
Another prominent individual with the name Nameer was Nameer al-Baghdadi, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. His contributions to the fields of trigonometry and celestial mechanics were highly influential in his time and paved the way for further advancements in these disciplines.
In more recent history, Nameer Ghalib was an acclaimed Iraqi painter and sculptor who lived in the 20th century (1922-2004). His work was instrumental in shaping the modern art movement in Iraq and earned him widespread recognition both within and beyond the Arab world.
Another notable figure named Nameer was Nameer Nabil, an Egyptian actor and comedian who graced the silver screen in the latter half of the 20th century (1935-2018). His comedic prowess and talent for portraying diverse characters made him a beloved figure in the Egyptian entertainment industry.
While the name Nameer has its roots in Arabic culture, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries. Throughout its long and storied history, the name has been associated with individuals who have displayed qualities of strength, courage, and intellectual excellence, reflecting the essence of its original meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nameer over time
The chart below shows babies named Nameer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nameer, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nameer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nameer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4042 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nameer
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nameer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nameer in the UK right now?
In 2017, Nameer was ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nameer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Nameer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nameer?
A name of Arabic origin meaning "great light" or "divine illumination".
How many people are called Nameer in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Nameer across the 5 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.