Moon; or he who will be exalted
Yamir is a name with multiple potential roots. In Arabic, it is often considered a variant of Amir, meaning 'prince' or 'commander', or related to the root for 'moon'. In a Hebrew context, it can be interpreted as a variant of Jamir, meaning 'handsome' or 'exalted'.
Less common today
Yamir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,464 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nicaraguan singer and reality TV personality
