Jameer
2025 SSA
About Jameer
Jameer is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of names containing the 'Jam-' element, such as Jamal (Arabic for 'beauty') or James (derived from Hebrew Ya'akov). The suffix '-eer' may be influenced by Arabic name elements meaning 'princely' or 'distinguished' (as in Amir), though the specific etymology is not well-documented. The name emerged in American naming patterns primarily in the late 20th century and gained some visibility through basketball player Jameer Nelson in the early 2000s. Jameer has a strong, distinctive sound with its two syllables and emphasis on the second syllable. While never among the most common names, it has maintained a presence in naming records since its emergence, appealing to parents seeking names with contemporary styling and uncommon status while still being relatively straightforward to pronounce and spell.
Pronounced juh-MEER.
As of October 2026, Jameer ranked #4184 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1262 for boys in 2004.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,558 | 48 | 25 |
| 2015 | #2,333 | 56 | 29.2 |
| 2016 | #2,218 | 61 | 32.1 |
| 2017 | #2,613 | 48 | 25.9 |
| 2018 | #2,487 | 52 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | #2,961 | 41 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | #3,160 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2021 | #2,538 | 52 | 29.7 |
| 2022 | #3,298 | 36 | 20.6 |
| 2023 | #2,709 | 48 | 28.1 |
| 2024 | #2,886 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2025 | #4,184 | 25 | 14.6 |