Samar
Samar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsa.mɐɾ/ · /ˈsɑmɑɹ/
Meaning and origin of Samar
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit समर (samara).
How popular is Samar?
Since 1880, 1,107 girls and 1,278 boys in the U.S. have been named Samar (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3627 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1790 in 2022. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Samar
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Samar
Sister and brother names that share Samar's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Samar FAQ
What does the name Samar mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit समर (samara).
What is the origin of the name Samar?
Samar is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Samar?
Since 1880, 1,107 girls and 1,278 boys in the U.S. have been named Samar (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3627 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1790 in 2022. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Samar a boy or girl name?
Samar is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,107 girls and 1,278 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.