Zamir
Zamir is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Song, nightingale”, pronounced zah-MEER. It ranked #780 in the United States in 2025, given to 327 babies, and peaked at #698 in 2023. Common nicknames: Zami, Mir.
How popular is Zamir in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Zamir mean, and where does it come from?
Zamir is the Hebrew word for a song and for the nightingale that sings it, from the root z-m-r, to make music. It is separately an Albanian and Arabic name — in Arabic, damir means conscience or inner self. The name is used in Israel, Albania, Kosovo and across the Muslim world. American records hold it from 1987; it entered the top thousand in 2022 and is rising steadily, one of a group of Z names that have moved quickly in the last decade.
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Famous People Named Zamir
- Zamir Kabulov — Russian diplomat
- Zamir Amiri — Afghan footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zamir mean?
Zamir is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Song, nightingale." Zamir is the Hebrew word for a song and for the nightingale that sings it, from the root z-m-r, to make music. It is separately an Albanian and Arabic name — in Arabic, damir means conscience or inner self.
How do you pronounce Zamir?
Zamir is pronounced zah-MEER. Common variations include Zameer, Zemir, Damir.
Is Zamir a boy name?
Yes, Zamir is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zami, Mir.