Samir Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Samir is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Samir?
Samir is spelled S-A-M-I-R. The name has 5 letters.
Samir at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Arabic, meaning “companion in evening talk” or “night conversationalist.”
- Origin
- Samir is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and is typically used as a male given name.
- Pronunciation
- SAH-meer · 2 syllables
Samir Popularity in 2025
Rank#643
Recorded Births434
- Boys usage fell 54 places to #643 and recorded 52 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Samir Mean?
Derived from Arabic, meaning “companion in evening talk” or “night conversationalist.”
Origin: Samir is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and is typically used as a male given name.
How Do You Pronounce Samir?
PronunciationSAH-meer
Syllables2
Samir Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 434 | #643 |
| 2024 | Boys | 486 | #589 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 488 | #586 |
| 2022 | Boys | 483 | #592 |
| 2021 | Boys | 394 | #676 |
| 2020 | Boys | 413 | #648 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 362 | #694 |
| 2018 | Boys | 326 | #732 |
| 2017 | Boys | 335 | #719 |
| 2016 | Boys | 302 | #785 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 331 | #736 |
| 2014 | Boys | 310 | #758 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2013 | Boys | 290 | #774 |
| 2012 | Boys | 301 | #761 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2011 | Boys | 319 | #717 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 266 | #806 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
| 2009 | Boys | 315 | #738 |
When Was Samir Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
488 recorded births
National rank #586
2024 · Boys
486 recorded births
National rank #589
2022 · Boys
483 recorded births
National rank #592
2025 · Boys
434 recorded births
National rank #643
Where Samir Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| GA | #386 | 30 |
| NY | #392 | 44 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |
| LA | #450 | 10 |
| NJ | #469 | 16 |
| VA | #473 | 16 |