Samir
Samir is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “entertaining companion, lively conversationalist.” It ranked #643 in the United States in 2025. Samir is an Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who converses in the evening.'
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how do you pronounce Samir?
sah-MEER
where does the name Samir come from?
In Arabic, Samir is glossed as holy, jovial, loyal or charming; in Albanian it means so good, or loosely exquisite or perfect. The feminine is Samira.
In Arabic literary tradition, the samir is the companion who keeps one engaged through the night with pleasant conversation and stories.
how popular is this name?
Samir has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 41 years since 1977, and fell outside it for 8. It peaked at #586 in 2023, and ranked #643 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #643 |
| 2024 | #589 |
| 2023 | #586 |
| 2022 | #592 |
| 2021 | #676 |
| 2020 | #648 |
| 2019 | #694 |
| 2018 | #732 |
| 2017 | #719 |
| 2016 | #785 |
| 2010 | #806 |
| 2000 | #829 |
| 1990 | #937 |
| 1980 | #967 |
| 1977 | #963 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Samir fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Samir
Samir is a common male name across South Asia, the Middle East and Central Asia.
who are famous people named Samir?
- Samir Nasri (French footballer)
- Samir Amin (Egyptian-French economist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Samir?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Samir?
what names go well with Samir?
Sibling names that share Samir's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Samir
What does the name Samir mean?
Samir means “entertaining companion, lively conversationalist”.
What is the origin of the name Samir?
Samir comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Samira.
How popular is the name Samir?
Samir ranked #643 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2023, at #586, and it has spent 41 years in the top 1,000 since 1977.
Is Samir a boy or girl name?
Samir is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Samir?
Samir is pronounced sah-MEER, with 2 syllables.
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