The name Samar is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "evening conversation".

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This attractive Arabic name is gaining attention in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and distinctive for both genders.


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Samar

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The name Samar peaked for boys at #1787 in 2022. The name is most popular in New Jersey, New Jersey, and New Jersey. Samar is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Samar is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "evening conversation".

Arabic Names for Girls

5 Letter Girl Names

Names Ending in R for Girls

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This lovely Arabic name is gaining popularity in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound, as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and unsual for both boys and girls.


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The name Samar peaked for girls at #3627 in 1998. The name is most popular in Illinois, New York, and California. Samar is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,249	60	31.2
2015	#2,204	62	32.3
2016	#2,106	67	35.3
2017	#1,998	72	38.9
2018	#1,955	76	41.8
2019	#2,014	73	40.7
2020	#2,110	67	38.8
2021	#1,835	85	48.6
2022	#1,787	92	52.7
2023	#2,430	56	32.7
2024	#2,299	62	36
2025	#2,329	60	35.1

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