Samir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning companion in evening conversation.
How Samir has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #736 |
| 2016 | #788 |
| 2017 | #720 |
| 2018 | #733 |
| 2019 | #694 |
| 2020 | #649 |
| 2021 | #676 |
| 2022 | #591 |
| 2023 | #585 |
| 2024 | #590 |
| 2025 | #643 |
Samir by the numbers
In 2025, 36 babies in England and Wales were named Samir. In the US, 333 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in the US than in England and Wales.
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 Samir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Samiexalted; elevated168 in England and Wales (2025)
- Samarevening conversation or gathering18 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sabirpatient; enduring11 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sahirwaking, awake, or one who stays awake39 in the US (2017)
- Shamirhard stone; a precious gem33 in the US (2017)
- Samerone who entertains in conversation6 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Samir
Names that are said the same way as Samir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Samir, 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 Samir, each of these has the night in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Samir
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