boy's name
Samih
sah-MEE
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 447
Samih is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Samih is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1997, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Samih Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Samih?
In 2023, Samih was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Samih Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Samih
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Samih Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Samih over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Samih
- Pronunciation sah-MEE
Sibling Names for Samih
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Samih — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Samih
How popular is the name Samih?
In 2023, Samih was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Samih a girl's or a boy's name?
Samih is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Samih?
Samih has 2 syllables.
When was Samih most popular?
Samih peaked in 1997, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.