Samim
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Samim is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2017 to 2017, Samim has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Samim is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Samim is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'pure,' 'sincere,' or 'the core,' a name of deep authenticity used across Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Samim is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2017 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Samim’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Samim has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Samim
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Samim is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Samim are most likely born between 2017 and 2017.
How rare is Samim?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Samim is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2017–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #13890 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2017