Quamir

Quamir is a contemporary name with uncertain etymology. It may have several possible origins: it could be a variant spelling of Qamir (an Arabic name meaning 'moon-like' or related to the word for 'moon'), or it might be a modern created name combining elements like the prefix 'Qua-' (found in names like Quanell or Quavon) with '-mir' (a common Slavic element meaning 'peace' or 'world'). The name began appearing in usage records in the United States primarily from the 1990s onward. Quamir remains relatively uncommon, though it has established consistent usage in certain communities. Without definitive linguistic evidence, the exact origin remains somewhat speculative, though its phonetic pattern aligns with modern naming trends combining diverse sound elements.

Pronounced KWAH-meer.

As of October 2026, Quamir ranked #3428 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2912 in 2001.