Semir

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-MEER /sɛˈmir/Medium

Meaning: A Bosnian/Turkish form of Samir — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a pleasant talker by night'Low

In 30 seconds: A companion in evening conversation: Semir is a form of Samir. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'seh-MEER').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA Bosnian/Turkish form of Samir — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a pleasant talker by night'

U.S. rank (2024)#7634 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 271

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

Semir is a Bosnian/Turkish form of Samir — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; a pleasant talker by night'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'seh-MEER').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian and Turkish families. Rare in this form, an-evening-companion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Samir means 'a companion in evening conversation; a pleasant talker by night' in Arabic — Semir is a Bosnian/Turkish form, lyrical and classic (said 'seh-MEER').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Samir — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamirSemihSemiro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Semir mean?

Semir is a form of Samir — Arabic 'a companion in evening conversation'.

How do you pronounce Semir?

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

Is Semir a boy or girl name?

Semir is a boy's name.

How popular is Semir?

Semir is a rare name in the U.S.