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Samik

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Samik

Pronounced SAH-mik /ˈsɑ.mɪk/Medium

Meaning: Samik is a Sanskrit-derived masculine name meaning 'peaceful, calm.' It also appears as the name of a sage in Hindu epic tradition. It is an Indian heritage name, appearing in the United States among Indian-American families.Low

In 30 seconds: Samik is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'peaceful.' A recent heritage name, it peaked around 2015 (said SAH-mik).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningSamik is a Sanskrit-derived masculine name meaning 'peaceful, calm.' It also appears as the name of a sage in Hindu epic tradition. It is an Indian heritage name, appearing in the United States among Indian-American families.
U.S. rank (2023)#13809 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520052023

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

Samik is a Sanskrit name meaning 'peaceful,' also borne by a sage in the epic tradition. It is an Indian heritage name that appears in U.S. records chiefly among Indian-American families in recent decades.

It was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its peak around 2015, a recent heritage choice. A boy named Samik then is about ten now.

Did you know? Samik is also the name of a sage in Hindu epic tradition, adding a note of calm wisdom to a name that already means 'peaceful.'
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Samik — Sanskrit samik 'peaceful'; also a sage's name in Hindu epic

Variations

SaamikSamic

Nicknames

SamMiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samik mean?

It is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'peaceful.'

How do you pronounce Samik?

It is said SAH-mik /ˈsɑ.mɪk/, with the stress as marked.

Is Samik a boy or girl name?

Samik is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Samik?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year even at its peak in the mid-twenty-tens.

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