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Samir is a masculine name used in Arabic and Azerbaijani. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘companion in evening talk’ in Arabic, from the root سمر (samara) meaning ‘to talk in the evening’. This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: سمير, in which the second vowel is long, and سامر, in which the first vowel is long." It ranked #643 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘companion in evening talk’ in Arabic, from the root سمر (samara) meaning ‘to talk in the evening’. This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: سمير, in which the second vowel is long, and سامر, in which the first vowel is long. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Azerbaijani.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Samir ranked #643 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #643 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samir mean?
Samir means "companion in evening talk", according to Behind the Name.
Is Samir a popular name?
Samir ranked #643 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Samir a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Samir appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Samir (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
