Samyr

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-MEER /sɑˈmir/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Samir — from the Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a jovial/entertaining friend'Low

In 30 seconds: A companion in evening talk; a jovial friend: Samyr spells Samir. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'sah-MEER').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Samir — from the Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a jovial/entertaining friend'

U.S. rank (2024)#9683 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Samyr is a spelling of Samir — from the Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a jovial/entertaining friend'. A crisp, classic name (said 'sah-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, a-companion-in-evening-talk at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Samir is Arabic for 'a companion in evening conversation; a jovial friend' — Samyr is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'sah-MEER').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Samir — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamirSameerSami

Nicknames

Sami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samyr mean?

Samyr spells Samir — Arabic 'a companion in evening conversation; a jovial friend'.

How do you pronounce Samyr?

It's said sah-MEER /sɑˈmir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samyr a boy or girl name?

Samyr is a boy's name.

How popular is Samyr?

Samyr is a very rare spelling in the U.S.