Saamir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning a companion in conversation, entertainer.
Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Saamir by the numbers
Saamir was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 11 babies in 2009, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Saamir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Samircompanion in evening conversation333 in the US (2017)
- Shamirhard stone; a precious gem33 in the US (2017)
- Saahirwakeful; watchful; one who stays awake19 in the US (2017)
- Saabirpatient or enduring one; from sabr3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sahmirawakening companion; one who watches at night8 in the US (2017)
- Saafirbrass; a form of Safir6 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Saamir
Names that are said the same way as Saamir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Saamir, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
- Alvinnoble friend; elf friend432 in the US (2017)
- Aldenold friend; from ald and wine425 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Saamir
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