Samar
Samar first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 92 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Samar popular?
Rising Samar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 422 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 555 | |
| 2000s | 193 | |
| 1990s | 50 | |
| 1980s | 32 | |
| 1970s | 26 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Samar mean?
From the Sanskrit समर (samara), 'war, battle, conflict'. A genuine classical word (as in the treatise Samarangana-Sutradhara). Note: an identical-looking Arabic name Samar ('evening conversation') exists and is unrelated; this entry reflects the Sanskrit source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samar mean?
Samar means Battle, war. From the Sanskrit समर (samara), 'war, battle, conflict'. A genuine classical word (as in the treatise Samarangana-Sutradhara). Note: an identical-looking Arabic name Samar ('evening conversation') exists and is unrelated; this entry reflects the Sanskrit source.
What is the origin of the name Samar?
Samar is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Samar?
Samar is pronounced “SUH-mur.”
Is Samar a boy or a girl name?
Samar is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Samar a popular name right now?
Samar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Samar?
In 2025, Samar ranked #2329 · U.S. boys and #4736 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Samar most popular?
Samar was most popular in 2022, when about 92 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Samar?
Names similar to Samar include Parth, Krishna, Devansh, Aarnav, Daksh.
What names go well with Samar?
sanskrit names that pair well with Samar include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.