Sahmir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning awakening companion; one who watches at night.
Sahmir by the numbers
Sahmir was given to 8 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 15 babies in 2012, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Sahmir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Samircompanion in evening conversation333 in the US (2017)
- Sahirwaking, awake, or one who stays awake39 in the US (2017)
- Saamira companion in conversation, entertainer5 in the US (2017)
- Shahmir4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Samarevening conversation or gathering18 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sahilshore or coast25 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Sahmir
Names that are said the same way as Sahmir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Sahmir, 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)
Other names that mean the night
Like Sahmir, each of these has the night in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Sahmir
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