Sameer

Boy name

Sameer has been given to 3,414 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 2005.

Meaning & origin

Transliteration of Hindi समीर (samīr).

Origin: Sanskrit

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,414

Peak year

2005 (136 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▼ -12%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sameer — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ameerboy

6,596 babies since 1969

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FAQ

How popular is the name Sameer?

Sameer has been given to 3,414 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sameer peak?

Sameer peaked in 2005, when 136 babies were given the name.

Is Sameer a girl or boy name?

Sameer is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sameer are boys).

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