Amiri vs Samir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

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Samir

Boy #591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"evening conversation partner"

Origin: Arabic samara

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian North African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#591
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

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Popularity Comparison

Amiri Rank #536
Samir Rank #591

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #591 for Samir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Samir ___

  • Samir Ali
  • Samir Hassan
  • Samir Rayan
  • Samir Kareem
  • Samir James
  • Samir Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

If you choose Samir

Amir Rayan Leila Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiri or Samir more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Samir at #591 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Samir mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Samir means "evening conversation partner" (Arabic samara origin).

Are Amiri and Samir boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Samir is primarily a boy name.

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