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Shameer

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-MEER /ʃɑˈmiːr/Medium

Meaning: Shameer is a spelling of the Arabic Samir, 'companion in evening conversation; entertaining friend,' widely used in South India and Sri Lanka. A warm, sociable name.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly name: Shameer is a spelling of Samir, 'evening companion' (said 'shah-MEER'). Warm and sociable.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningShameer is a spelling of the Arabic Samir, 'companion in evening conversation; entertaining friend,' widely used in South India and Sri Lanka. A warm, sociable name.

U.S. rank (2024)#12090 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 133

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

Shameer is a spelling of the Arabic Samir, 'companion in evening conversation,' widely used among Muslim communities in South India and Sri Lanka. A warm, sociable name (said 'shah-MEER').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, most often in South Asian-heritage families. Rare, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Shameer is a South Asian spelling of the Arabic Samir — the good 'evening companion' of warm late talk — common in Kerala and Sri Lanka (said 'shah-MEER').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Shameer — Spelling of Arabic Samir, 'evening companion'

Variations

SamirSameerShamir

Nicknames

ShamMeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shameer mean?

Shameer is a spelling of the Arabic Samir, 'companion in evening conversation.'

How do you pronounce Shameer?

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

Is Shameer a boy or girl name?

Shameer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shameer?

Shameer is a rare name in the U.S., seen most in South Asian-heritage families.