Zymir

Zamir in its various forms is becoming more familiar in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural appeal, its zippy Z beginning and its uplifting meanings. From its Hebrew and Albanian roots, it is a musical choice, meaning "singer" or "nightingale", while following its Arabic origins gives you the meaning "heart" or "conscience."

Though the more traditional Zamir is still the more popular option in the US currently, 2024 saw it decline in popularity, while Zymir saw a huge leap up the charts. The contemporary looking spelling entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2024, when it was given to 240 boys.

Pronounced ZY-mir.

As of October 2026, Zymir ranked #946 in US births in 2025 SSA.