Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Samil

Name: Popularity of the name Samil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Samil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#6,305 (2012)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2024

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#6305

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Samil

Samil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Samils were born — ranking #6,305 that year. As of 2026, Samil ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Samils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Samil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Samil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Semel
Semmel
Simmel
Simal
Saml
Somal
Sommeil
Samal
Soml
Sawmill
Senal
Senil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samil

What does the name Samil mean?

Samil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Samil in 2026?

In 2026, Samil ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Samil most popular?

Samil reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #6,305 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Samil most popular?

Samil has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Samil.

Is Samil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Samil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Samil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Samil include Mihran, Leeon, Carmichael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Samil

Samil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Samil's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #6,305. Use the chart and map above to compare Samil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.