Samil
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist
Origin: Arabic/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #9557 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Samir. Shares the meaning 'Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist.'
Similar names: samiel, samuil, saila, sailah, saily, sami, samia, samiah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Samil? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Samil, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Samil
What does the name Samil mean?
Samil means “Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist” from Arabic/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Samil?
Samil has Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist”.
How popular is Samil?
Samil ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Samil most popular?
Samil peaked in 2012 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Samil a boy or girl name?
Samil is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Samils in registered births are male.
Is the name Samil rising or falling in popularity?
Samil has risen 2690 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11600 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Samil been recorded?
Samil appears in birth records across 18 years — from 1999 through 2025.