Samar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Samar has Arabic origins, meaning 'entertaining conversation'. It has evolved from its roots in Arabic to various adaptations in English. The name is associated with traits of warmth and sociability. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Samar is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Samar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Samar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7633rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4513th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2102nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4455th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5646th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4911th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Samar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samar"
Pronunciation
/səˈmɑːr/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Samar derives from the Arabic word 'سمر' (samar), which means 'companion in evening talk' or 'entertaining conversation'.
Meaning
entertaining conversation
Language Evolution
Samar (Arabic), Samar (English transliteration)
Historical Usage
The name Samar gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Samara, Samir, Sami
Modern Popularity & Image
Samar is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with warmth, hospitality, and sociability.
Famous People
Samar Yazbek, a Syrian author and activist, Samar Singh, an Indian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Samar"
"Samar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7633rd of 16616 | 65 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4513th of 24088 | 303 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2102nd of 23106 | 818 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8110th of 19264 | 73 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4455th of 27321 | 326 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5646th of 35406 | 352 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4911th of 30306 | 327 |
Regional Popularity of "Samar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
70.26% 3628th/5164 |
- |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.38% 2286th/3984 |
31.51% 1414th/4487 |
36.66% 2501st/6822 |
23.85% 1497th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Samar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
77.96% 2873rd/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
60.55% 3825th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
60.75% 4534th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
94.70% 3773rd/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
70.49% 4424th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Samar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.