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Samil

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-MEEL /ʃɑˈmil/Medium

Meaning: A form of Shamil — from the Arabic, 'comprehensive; all-encompassing; complete; universal'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Comprehensive; all-encompassing: Samil is a form of Shamil. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'shah-MEEL').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form of Shamil — from the Arabic, 'comprehensive; all-encompassing; complete; universal'; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8183 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219992024

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

Samil is a form of Shamil — from the Arabic, 'comprehensive; all-encompassing; complete; universal' (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'shah-MEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and South Asian families. Rare, all-encompassing at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shamil means 'comprehensive; all-encompassing; complete; universal' in Arabic — Samil is a form of it, crisp and classic (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'shah-MEEL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Shamil — routes uncertain

Variations

ShamilSameelShameel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samil mean?

Samil is a form of Shamil — Arabic 'comprehensive; all-encompassing'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Samil?

It's said shah-MEEL /ʃɑˈmil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samil a boy or girl name?

Samil is a boy's name.

How popular is Samil?

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

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