Temir

A boy's name of Turkish origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Temir is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 10 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Temir is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Temir is a boy's baby name of Turkish origin meaning 'iron,' from the Turkic temür. It is the same root as Timur — the name of the legendary 14th-century conqueror — and conveys strength, hardness, and unyielding resolve.

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Temir is cataloged under the Turkish naming tradition. Names from the Turkish tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Temir has been recorded as a boy's name since 2018, with 10 total births. Browse the Turkish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2018

2018

Peak

5 births

2018

First recorded

4 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Temir has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.

First appeared: 2018Peak: 2018 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Temir
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#13859	—
2010s	5	#13869	—

The Story of Temir

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Temir is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Temir are most likely born between 2018 and 2021.

How rare is Temir?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Temir is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2018–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Temir
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	5	#13859	0
2018	5	#13869	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Temir a boy's or girl's name?

Temir is primarily a boy's name.

When was Temir most popular?

Temir reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Temir?

Temir is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 2018. Its peak was in 2018.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2021