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Khayr vs Sameir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khayr

Boy #4,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goodness, virtue"

Origin: Arabic root kh-y-r

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African West African Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,918
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Khayr Rank #4,918
Sameir Rank #4,776

Sameir is more popular, ranked #4776 vs #4918 for Khayr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khayr or Sameir more popular?

Sameir is more popular, ranked #4776 compared to Khayr at #4918 in the United States.

What do Khayr and Sameir mean?

Khayr means "goodness, virtue" (Arabic root kh-y-r origin). Sameir means "entertaining companion, storyteller" (Arabic origin).

Are Khayr and Sameir boy or girl names?

Khayr is primarily a boy name. Sameir is primarily a boy name.

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