Sameer Boy

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-MEER / /səˈmɪr/

Arabic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Arabic: 'rich'; Sanskrit: 'good, virtuous'

Historical & Cultural Background

Sameer is a name with roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit. In Arabic culture, it is often associated with wealth and prosperity. In Sanskrit, it conveys positive attributes such as goodness and virtue. The name is commonly used in various cultures, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.

Trend Summary

Sameer has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among South Asian communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Samir
  • Sameera

International Variants

  • Samir (Arabic)
  • Samir (Hindi)
  • Sameer (Hindi)

Famous people named Sameer

Sameer Sharma was an Indian television actor known for his roles in popular series.

Sameer Dattani is a well-known Indian actor and model recognized for his work in films.

Sameer Nasr is a Lebanese actor and director celebrated for his contributions to theater.

Sameer Khan is a prominent Pakistani cricketer who has played in various international matches.

Fictional characters named Sameer

Sameer is a character in the film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' who represents friendship and adventure.

Sameer is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sameer was first seen in the United States in 1968. Sameer has ranked as high as #1214 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sameer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sameer (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 16
43%
CA 10
27%
TX 6
16%
OH 5
14%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19686
19695
19706
19717
197216
197318
197423
197524
197634
197735
197836
197937
198034
198142
198245
198350
198434
198528
198639
198732
198848
198947
199041
199145
199250
199357
199467
199557
199655
199765
199852
199981
200099
2001123
2002108
2003106
2004119
2005136
2006128
200790
200890
200983
201077
201192
201276
201367
201487
201578
201666
201761
201871
201948
202064
202171
202259
202357
202471