Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Samil since 1999
Babies named Samil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Samil is a very rare name, first recorded in 1999 and reaching its peak rank of 8,910 in 2025. According to Social Security data, it has been given to fewer than 5 babies per year in most years, with a stable trajectory. The name's uniqueness is reflected in its 1-in-213,510 frequency. Its top state is not recorded due to low usage. Samil appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Samil or Samuel. Parents choosing Samil are selecting a distinctive name with no established meaning or historical baggage.
Samil is a modern name with unclear origins. It may be a respelling or variant of Samil, itself a name of Arabic or Turkish origin meaning 'one who hears' or 'listener.' However, its recent first recording in 1999 and low frequency suggest it is a contemporary invention, possibly influenced by fashionable sounds like those in Samuel or similar names.
Sibling names for Samil
Names that share Samil's style, for a brother or sister.
