Tamir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Tamir means 'tall, upright'.
Meaning of the Name Tamir
Tamir is a Hebrew name that means 'tall, upright'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tamir' which means 'tall' or 'erect'. The name is often used to describe someone who is physically tall or someone who possesses moral righteousness. Tamir is also a unisex name and can be given to both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Tamir
The popularity for the name Tamir peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 113 births, which ranked number 3,252 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Tamir had the most female births in 2005 with 9, which ranked number 10,920 out of 19,191 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 113, which ranked number 1,495 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Tamir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 39 births to 103 births, an increase of 164.10%. Among males, Tamir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 103 births, an increase of 164.10%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tamir
- 20 Year Trend of Tamir: 80.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Tamir: 164.10%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tamir: 164.10%
Popularity of Tamir by State
For males, Tamir was most popular in Southeastern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tamir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 6 | 482 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 5 | 1019 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tamir
- Total Births of Tamir: 114 (10.20%)
- Male Births of Tamir: 114 (10.20%)
Given the upward trend of Tamir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.20% increase in total births, for a total of 114 births in 2024. Male births for Tamir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 114 male births in 2024, an increase of 10.20%.