Samir

Meaning of Samir

Samir means "companion in evening talk" or "entertaining companion". It suggests someone who is enjoyable to be around, especially during evening conversations.

Samir has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Samir

Samir has cooled off, slipping to #643 in 2025, down from a peak of #586 in 2023.

Notable people named Samir

• Samir Nasri
  French football player
• Samir Geagea
  Lebanese politician
• Samir Amin
  Egyptian Marxist economist
• Samir Handanović
  Slovenian football player
• Samir Ghanem
  Egyptian comedian, actor

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Questions about the name Samir

What does the name Samir mean?

Samir means samir means "companion in evening talk" or "entertaining companion". it suggests someone who is enjoyable to be around, especially during evening conversations, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Samir a boy's or a girl's name?

Samir is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Samir?

In 2025, Samir ranked #643 for boys, down from #589 the year before.

When was Samir most popular?

Samir peaked at #586 in 2023.