The nameSamir
Samir is an Arabic boy's name meaning "companion in evening talk".
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Samir comes from the Arabic samar, the friendly conversation of the evening.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Samir is common across the Arab world and South Asia. In England and Wales it reached 328th in 2004.
Famous people named Samir
- Samir Nasri, footballer
- Samir Amin, economist
Popularity of the name Samir
Samir in the United States
Samir was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 3,173 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Samir. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Samir in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 453 births a year on average, against 333 in the five years before.
Samir in the United Kingdom
Samir was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 646 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Samir. Half of all babies named Samir in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Samir in France
Samir in Belgium
Samir in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Samir
Names from the same generation as Samir, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samir mean?
Samir comes from the Arabic samar, the friendly conversation of the evening.
What is the origin of the name Samir?
Arabic.
Is Samir a girl's or a boy's name?
Samir is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Samir?
In 2024, Samir was the 588th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 484 births.
What are the variants of the name Samir?
Variants and related names of Samir include Samira.
What are good sibling names for Samir?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noor, Alia, Aya and Leyla for a sister, Hamza, Hassan, Karim and Mohammad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Samir?
Samir Nasri, footballer; Samir Amin, economist.