boy's name
Samim
sah-MEEM
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 59
Samim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Samim is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Samim Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 19 |
How Popular Is Samim?
In 2018, Samim was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Samim Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Samim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Samim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Samim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Samim
- Pronunciation sah-MEEM
Sibling Names for Samim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Samim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Samim
How popular is the name Samim?
In 2018, Samim was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Samim a girl's or a boy's name?
Samim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Samim?
Samim has 2 syllables.
When was Samim most popular?
Samim peaked in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Samim a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Samim currently ranks #11,568 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.