Is Samer a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Samer is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Samer?

It’s currently ranked #914 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Samer Boy

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAH-mer / /ˈsæmər/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'the one who is good'; Hebrew: 'to be heard'

Historical & Cultural Background

Samer is a name of Arabic origin commonly used in various Middle Eastern cultures. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with qualities of goodness and kindness. The name also has Hebrew roots, where it conveys the idea of being heard or listened to. It is a relatively popular name in both cultures, reflecting positive attributes.

Trend Summary

The name Samer has seen moderate popularity in various regions, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries.

Variants

Sami
Samir

International Variants

Samer (Arabic)
Shamir (Hebrew)

Famous people named Samer

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Fictional characters named Samer

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Sibling Suggestions

Sami Sana Sara Salah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samer was first seen in the United States in 1966. Samer has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Samer has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samer (2017)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1966	7
1969	9
1970	8
1971	6
1972	10
1973	14
1974	10
1975	17
1976	25
1977	27
1978	22
1979	34
1980	26
1981	29
1982	28
1983	32
1984	25
1985	30
1986	36
1987	40
1988	42
1989	39
1990	37
1991	35
1992	38
1993	50
1994	53
1995	48
1996	44
1997	50
1998	42
1999	39
2000	33
2001	32
2002	38
2003	32
2004	26
2005	41
2006	27
2007	29
2008	26
2009	18
2010	20
2011	13
2012	14
2013	19
2014	16
2015	18
2017	16
2018	15
2019	7
2021	12
2022	13
2023	16
2024	10