What does the name Samir mean?

The name Samir means "Conversation companion".

What is the origin of the name Samir?

Samir is a name of Arabic origin.

In 2023, 484 babies were named Samir in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Samir is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 484 ↗

All-Time Total: 10,659

Peak Year: 2023

Samir is an Arabic name derived from the root word "s-m-r," meaning "companion in evening talk." It has a poetic and romantic connotation.

Boy names closely related to Samir

Kairo Amir Nasir Cairo Zyon Amiri Caiden Tyrone

Girl names closely related to Samir

Michaela Raina Gabrielle Zuri Samiyah Skylar Zhuri Gabriella

Names with similar meaning to Samir

Samira

Births per year in the United States

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