Samir is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #524 in 2009 with 66 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 91 births ranking #328. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.0%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 5,123 boys born was named Samir. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.