Samad
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samad first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 817 babies have been named Samad in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samad is past its peak , currently ranked #6,894 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,894
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Samad
Samad is a boy name .
Samad is currently ranked #6,894 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samad include Sam, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samad include Samarth, Samar, Samael, Samay, Samari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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