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UK boy's name

Yamir

Of unknown meaning and origin, a rare masculine name.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Yamir is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yamir popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.

Yamir is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Yamir. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Yamir ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 4 boys were registered as Yamir.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yamir as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2022

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Yamir mean?

The given name Yamir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "yamir," which means "prosperous" or "thriving." The name was prevalent among the Arab tribes of the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic era.

In its early days, the name Yamir was closely associated with the Islamic faith and the spread of Islam across the Middle East and North Africa. It was commonly found in religious texts and historical records from that period, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yamir can be found in the writings of Arab scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. These writings document the lives of notable individuals who bore the name, providing insights into its popularity and usage during that time.

Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Yamir. One such individual was Yamir ibn Habib al-Andalusi (1031-1094), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.

Another prominent figure was Yamir al-Qurashi (1155-1226), a Sufi mystic and philosopher from Persia, who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.

In the 13th century, Yamir al-Jazari (1206-1285) was a renowned engineer and inventor from Diyarbakır, known for his pioneering work in the field of mechanical engineering, including the construction of complex water clocks and automata.

During the 14th century, Yamir al-Dimashqi (1325-1405) was a prominent historian and geographer from Damascus, whose writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and political landscapes of the Middle East during that era.

In more recent times, Yamir al-Ghoul (1920-1998) was a celebrated Palestinian poet and activist, whose works explored themes of resistance, identity, and the struggle for Palestinian liberation.

These examples illustrate the enduring legacy and historical significance of the name Yamir, which has been carried by scholars, poets, engineers, and activists throughout the centuries, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the regions where it originated.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Yamir by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yamir 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 #4001 4 1

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FAQ

Yamir: questions and answers

How popular is the name Yamir in the UK right now?

In 2022, Yamir was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Yamir most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 4 babies registered as Yamir in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yamir?

Of unknown meaning and origin, a rare masculine name.

How many people are called Yamir in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Yamir across the 1 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.