Samar

Samar is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 62 boys in the United States.

Samar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈsa.mɐɾ/

About the name Samar

Samar belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Samar first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1787 in 2022, and in 2024 62 babies received the name — 1,218 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Samar in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#1787 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Samar in 2024
62
Total since 1880
1,218

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samar mean?

The meaning of Samar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Samar a boy or girl name?

Samar is a boy name. In 2024, 62 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Samar?

Samar comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Samar?

Samar first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #1787 in 2022, and 62 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Samar?

Samar is pronounced /ˈsa.mɐɾ/ (IPA).

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