US Popularity:1179
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Wind, gentle breeze
Help baby breeze through life with the name Samir! Airy and light, this boy’s name has origins in the Sanskrit language and means “wind” or “gentle breeze.” Maybe baby is destined to soar amongst the clouds as a pilot, chase after storms, or even study the science behind wind turbines. Whatever baby dreams, the sky is certainly the limit! Samir is a classic and popular name shared with the likes of Indian actor Samir Soni, French soccer player Samir Nasri, and British neuroscientist Samir Zeki. So, there is no need to question whether this floating name is right for baby; the answer is blowin’ in the wind!

How Popular Is The Name Samir?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Samir is currently #2059 on The Bump
Boy:Samir is currently #1161 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Samir is currently #1179 in U.S. births
Boy:Samir is currently #585 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#585
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

Search Baby Boy Names

Search by:

  • Name or Meaning
  • Filter
  • Letter