Samir vs Emir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

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Boy #558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander, ruler"

Origin: Arabic amir (أمير)

Turkish Arabic Bosnian Azerbaijani Muslim

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Samir Rank #591

Emir Rank #558

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 vs #591 for Samir.

Is Samir or Emir more popular?

Emir is more popular, ranked #558 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Samir and Emir mean?

Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin). Emir means "prince, commander, ruler" (Arabic amir (أمير) origin).

Are Samir and Emir boy or girl names?

Samir is primarily a boy name. Emir is primarily a boy name.