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
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khayr ___

  • Khayr Eddine
  • Khayr Allah
  • Khayr Uddin
  • Khayr Muhammad
  • Khayr Yusuf
  • Khayr 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 Khayr

Tariq Bilal Nadia Amira Yusuf

If you choose Sameir

Layla Yasmine Zara Rami Tariq

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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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