Samir Boy

Popularity: #506 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Arabic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Arabic: 'benefactor'; Sanskrit: 'the one who is good'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Samir has roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit cultures. In Arabic, it is often associated with someone who is a companion in conversation or a good friend. In Sanskrit, it carries a positive connotation of goodness and virtue. The name is commonly used in various countries with Muslim populations, as well as in India. It reflects a blend of cultural significance across different regions.

Trend Summary

The name Samir has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among families with Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage.

Similar Names

Sam, Sameer, Samer, Sahir, Sanjay, Samar

Variants

  • Sameer
  • Sam
  • Sammy

International Variants

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

Famous people named Samir

Samir Nasri is a French professional footballer known for his skillful play in various European leagues.

Samir Soni is an Indian actor and filmmaker recognized for his roles in television and cinema.

Samir Geagea is a Lebanese politician and leader of the Lebanese Forces party.

Samir Kuntar was a Lebanese Druze militant known for his involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Fictional characters named Samir

Samir is a character in the animated film 'The Prince of Egypt', known for his role in the story of Moses.

Samir is a character in the video game 'Far Cry 4', serving as a side character in the game's narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

SamiSanaSairaSahilSabrina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samir was first seen in the United States in 1957. Samir has ranked as high as #905 nationally which occurred in 2023 and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Florida, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Samir has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samir (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 44
10%
TX 44
10%
FL 39
9%
CA 34
8%
GA 31
7%
IL 30
7%
PA 27
6%
NC 22
5%
VA 21
5%
OH 19
4%
MD 12
3%
MI 12
3%
MO 12
3%
SC 10
2%
MA 9
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19605
19617
19628
19639
196412
196510
196612
196717
196815
196941
197038
197134
197239
197349
197459
197559
197650
197780
197877
197979
198086
198165
198290
198380
198493
198597
198673
198794
198894
1989104
1990121
1991121
1992124
1993112
1994128
1995118
1996123
1997147
1998167
1999164
2000193
2001201
2002198
2003217
2004222
2005247
2006244
2007257
2008255
2009315
2010266
2011319
2012301
2013290
2014310
2015331
2016302
2017335
2018326
2019362
2020413
2021394
2022483
2023488
2024484