Samir Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Samir means 'entertaining companion' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Samir
Samir is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'sāmira', meaning 'entertaining companion'. The name has a rich history and is popular in many Middle Eastern countries. It also has variations in different languages and cultures, such as Sameer in India and Sami in Turkey.
Popularity of the Name Samir
The popularity for the name Samir peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 481 births, which ranked number 1,204 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Samir had the most female births in 2003 with 12, which ranked number 8,505 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 481, which ranked number 591 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Samir has increased sharply over the last ten years from 301 births to 481 births, an increase of 59.80%. Among males, Samir has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 301 births to 481 births, an increase of 59.80%.
Nationwide Popularity of Samir
- 20 Year Trend of Samir: 142.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Samir: 59.80%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Samir: 59.80%
Popularity of Samir by State
For males, Samir was most popular in Southeastern states with 158 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 45 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Samir. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| CT | 11 | 285 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 9 | 108 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 43 | 424 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 32 | 349 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 21 | 478 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 8 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 10 | 488 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 14 | 386 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 12 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 9 | 550 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 7 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 17 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 22 | 369 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 45 | 384 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 20 | 501 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 28 | 371 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 11 | 409 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 10 | 642 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 38 | 725 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 23 | 358 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 11 | 605 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Samir
- Total Births of Samir: 504 (4.80%)
- Male Births of Samir: 504 (4.80%)
Given the upward trend of Samir over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.80% increase in total births, for a total of 504 births in 2024. Male births for Samir have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 504 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.80%.