UK boy's name
Shameer
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "entertainer" or "charming companion".
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.
Shameer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shameer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2007 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.
Shameer is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Shameer. 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
- • Shameer ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 boys were registered as Shameer.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shameer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2024
7 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Shameer mean?
The name Shameer is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Middle Eastern cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "Shamir," which means "little companion" or "friend." The name's earliest known use dates back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islamic civilization in the Arabian Peninsula.
In Islamic literature and tradition, the name Shameer is mentioned in several contexts. One notable reference is found in the famous collection of stories known as "One Thousand and One Nights" or "Arabian Nights." In these tales, Shameer is the name of a character who appears as a wise and loyal companion to the protagonist.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shameer can be traced back to the 8th century AD. One of the most prominent historical figures bearing this name was Shameer ibn Haatim, a renowned Arab poet and warrior who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 AD). His poetic works and military exploits have been documented in various Arabic literary sources.
Another notable figure was Shameer al-Muqaddasi, a renowned Arab geographer and traveler who lived in the 10th century AD. He is best known for his extensive writings on the geography and cultures of the Islamic world, including his famous work, "The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions."
In the 12th century AD, Shameer al-Jurjani gained recognition as a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher. He authored several influential works on logic, philosophy, and linguistics, making significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory from the 14th to the early 20th century, the name Shameer was also in use. One notable figure was Shameer Pasha, an Ottoman military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Shameer was Shameer Khan, a renowned Pashtun warrior and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery in battles against the Mughal Empire and his poetic works that celebrated Pashtun culture and values.
These examples illustrate the historical significance and versatility of the name Shameer across various regions, cultures, and time periods. From poets and scholars to warriors and statesmen, individuals bearing this name have left their mark on the annals of history, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shameer over time
The chart below shows babies named Shameer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Shameer, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shameer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shameer 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 | #3514 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3300 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3095 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shameer
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shameer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shameer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shameer was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Shameer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Shameer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shameer?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "entertainer" or "charming companion".
How many people are called Shameer in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Shameer across the 4 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.