Samir is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #557 in 2008 with 59 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 91 births ranking #328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.0%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 5,752 boys born was named Samir. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.