Sameer
Sameer is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Companion in evening conversation.
Origin and history
Sameer is a traditional name of Arabic origin that means 'companion in evening talk'. It is widely used across the Arab world, South Asia, and the Middle East. In the United States, it has been a moderately used male name with steady representation over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,414 babies in the United States have been named Sameer since 1880. It ranks #2194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1537.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.9 %)
- CA (28.3 %)
- NJ (8.9 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 399 |
| 1990-2000 | 570 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,083 |
| 2010-2019 | 724 |
| 2020-2029 | 391 |
Famous people named Sameer
- Sameer Gadhia: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The root of Sameer relates to 'samar', an Arabic concept referring to engaging in pleasant conversation or storytelling at night.
- Due to historical and cultural connections, Sameer is popular across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.