Samir
Samir is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “entertaining companion, lively conversationalist.” It ranked #725 in the United States in 2025. Samir is an Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who converses in the evening.
how do you pronounce Samir?
sah-MEER
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what does Samir mean?
The name Samir means “entertaining companion, lively conversationalist.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Samir is an Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who converses in the evening.' 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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #725 |
| 2023 | #710 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Samir?
- Samir Nasri (French footballer)
- Samir Amin (Egyptian-French economist)
what names are similar to Samir?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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