Sameh

Sameh 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 6 boys in the United States.

Sameh at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sameh

Sameh belongs to the Muslim & Arabic 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, Sameh first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8823 in 1996, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 43 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sameh in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#8823 in 1996
Peak year
1996
Babies named Sameh in 2024
6
Total since 1880
43

Sameh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2425 in 1999
Babies named Sameh in 2021
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sameh mean?

The meaning of Sameh 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 Sameh a boy or girl name?

Sameh is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sameh?

Sameh comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Sameh?

Sameh first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #8823 in 1996, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.