Samar
Pronunciation: [ s-AM-ahr ]
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Ranked #2297, Samar is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.
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Samar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 1,218 babies have been named Samar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,297 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #2,297
- Total SSA Count
- 62
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About the Name Samar
Samar is a boy name .
Is Samar a boy or girl name? Samar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,297 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,961. Samar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Samar is currently ranked #2,297 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samar include Sam, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samar include Samarth, Samael, Samay, Samari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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