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Samiel

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-mee-el /ˈsɑ.mi.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'; the -el ending means 'God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God has heard: Samiel is a form of Samuel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-mee-el').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'; the -el ending means 'God'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8817 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219142024

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

Samiel is a form/spelling of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'; the -el ending means 'God' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SAH-mee-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, God-has-heard at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Samuel means 'God has heard; the name of God' in Hebrew — Samiel is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAH-mee-el').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Samuel — routes layered

Variations

SamuelSamyelShemuel

Nicknames

Sam

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If you like Samiel…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samiel mean?

Samiel is a form of Samuel — Hebrew 'God has heard; the name of God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Samiel?

It's said SAH-mee-el /ˈsɑ.mi.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samiel a boy or girl name?

Samiel is a boy's name.

How popular is Samiel?

Samiel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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