Samir
Pronunciation: [ s-uhm-IHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samir first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 69 babies have been named Samir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,962 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,962
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Samir
Samir is a girl name .
Is Samir a boy or girl name? Samir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,962 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #591. Samir is more commonly used as a boy name.
Samir is currently ranked #49,962 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samir include Sam, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samir include Samira, Samiyah, Samiya, Samia, Samirah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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