Samir is an Arabic name that means "companion in evening conversation", from samara, to talk through the night; in India the same name goes back to Sanskrit and means "wind" or "breeze". It is used by Muslim, Christian and Hindu families alike, which makes it one of the more widely shared names across cultures. In the United States Samir has been in the top 1000 since 2000, reached its peak at number 586 in 2023 and ranks 643 in 2025.