Samar
A unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning evening conversation or gathering.
Samar by the numbers
In 2025, 18 babies in England and Wales were named Samar. In the US, 99 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Samar. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Samar
Names that are said the same way as Samar, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Samircompanion in evening conversation333 in the US (2017)
- Sameerentertaining companion; form of Samir17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Samerone who entertains in conversation6 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sahmirawakening companion; one who watches at night8 in the US (2017)
- Saamira companion in conversation, entertainer5 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean the night
Like Samar, each of these has the night in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Samar
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