Semir
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning entertaining companion; one who brings joy.
Semir by the numbers
Semir was given to 10 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 19 babies in 2001, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Semir. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Samircompanion in evening conversation333 in the US (2017)
- Symir16 in the US (2017)
- Samarevening conversation or gathering18 in England and Wales (2025)
- Selimsafe, peaceful, or sound29 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sabirpatient; enduring11 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sahirwaking, awake, or one who stays awake39 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Semir
Names that are said the same way as Semir, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Seymourfrom the place seymour; marshy lake5 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Semir, 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 joy
Like Semir, each of these has joy in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Asherhappy, blessed6,076 in the US (2017)
- Edendelight, paradise594 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
- Tatumcheerful or bringer of joy1,159 in the US (2017)
- Joyjoy; gladness and pleasure971 in the US (2017)
- Winstonwine town; joy stone; place name785 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Semir
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