Amyr vs Sameir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amyr

Boy #4,924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic root a-m-r (to command)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Israeli Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,924
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Myr

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sameir

Boy #4,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, storyteller"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,776
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mir

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amyr Rank #4,924
Sameir Rank #4,776

Sameir is more popular, ranked #4776 vs #4924 for Amyr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amyr ___

  • Amyr Hassan
  • Amyr Ali
  • Amyr Yusuf
  • Amyr Khalil
  • Amyr Reza
  • Amyr Ibrahim

Sameir ___

  • Sameir Ali
  • Sameir Hassan
  • Sameir Omar
  • Sameir Rayan
  • Sameir Kareem
  • Sameir Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amyr

Tariq Layla Yasmin Bilal Nadia

If you choose Sameir

Layla Yasmine Zara Rami Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amyr or Sameir more popular?

Sameir is more popular, ranked #4776 compared to Amyr at #4924 in the United States.

What do Amyr and Sameir mean?

Amyr means "prince, commander" (Arabic root a-m-r (to command) origin). Sameir means "entertaining companion, storyteller" (Arabic origin).

Are Amyr and Sameir boy or girl names?

Amyr is primarily a boy name. Sameir is primarily a boy name.

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