Samir
Samir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Companion in evening conversation, entertaining companion.
Origin and history
Samir is a name of Arabic origin that translates to 'companion in evening talk' or 'entertaining companion'. It has a long tradition of use in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cultures. In the United States, it has grown steadily in usage as a modern, globally recognized choice.
Popularity in the United States
11,094 babies in the United States have been named Samir since 1880. It ranks #1127 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #600.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.3 %)
- CA (11.7 %)
- PA (11.5 %)
- NJ (9.2 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 136 |
| 1970-1980 | 562 |
| 1980-1990 | 877 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,325 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,349 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,142 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,698 |
Famous people named Samir
- Samir Handanovič: Athlete, Soccer player
- Samir Nasri: Athlete, Soccer player
- Samir Soni: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Derived from the Arabic root s-m-r, which relates to spending the night or conversing together in the evening.
- The name Samir has seen a steady rise in usage in the U.S., reaching inside the top 600 boy names in recent years.