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Samar

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Pronounced SAH-mar /ˈsɑː.mɑːr/High

Meaning: evening conversation, enchantingMedium

In 30 seconds: Samar is an Arabic name meaning enchanting evening conversation or pleasant companion. A short two-syllable name evoking the warmth of storytelling and companionship.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningevening conversation, enchanting
U.S. rank (2025)#2329 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,278

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202219732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samar derives from Arabic samara meaning to tell stories in the evening. It is used for both sexes in Arabic naming.

Samar is widely used across the Arab world for both boys and girls.

Did you know? In Arabic culture, the samar tradition of evening gatherings for storytelling was one of the most cherished social traditions β€” when the greatest stories and poetry were shared.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Samar β€” name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β€” U.S. popularity data

Variations

SamaraSamaira

Nicknames

Sam

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Samar Badawi (1981-)
    Saudi Arabian human rights activist
  • β˜…Samar Minallah Khan
    Pakistani anthropologist, documentary filmmaker and activist

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Frequently Asked

What does Samar mean?

Samar means evening conversation, enchanting.

How do you pronounce Samar?

Samar is pronounced SAH-mar (/ˈsɑː.mɑːr/), with 2 syllables.

Is Samar a boy's name?

Yes, Samar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Samar?

Arabic meaning well established; evening storytelling tradition well documented.

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