Samar
Samar is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Evening conversation, talk under moonlight.
Origin and history
Samar is an Arabic name traditionally referring to evening conversation or talking under the light of the moon. While used across various cultures and as a unisex name globally, it is given to both boys and girls in the United States. Its usage for U.S. males has shown a steady increase in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,278 babies in the United States have been named Samar since 1880. It ranks #3426 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1508.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.6 %)
- NJ (18.3 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 193 |
| 2010-2019 | 555 |
| 2020-2029 | 422 |
Famous people named Samar
- Samar Badawi: Human rights activist
Fun facts
- In classical Arabic literature, the root of Samar refers to the ancient practice of gathering for storytelling and discussion after sunset.
- In addition to its Arabic origins, the name Samar also exists in Sanskrit, where it can refer to battle or war.