Sameep
A Hindu name meaning "equal, comparable", derived from Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sameep. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sameep today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sameep births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sameep. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sameep. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,888
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Sameep: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sameep by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sameep during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sameep
The name Sameep has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged sometime between the 2nd and 1st millennia BCE, during the Vedic period of ancient India.
Sameep is derived from the Sanskrit word "samipa," which means "near" or "proximity." The name itself can be translated to mean "close" or "nearby." It is a unique name that has been used predominantly in the Hindu and Indian cultural traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sameep can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. These sacred texts, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE, contain various references to individuals with names that are similar to or derived from the word "samipa."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Sameep. One of the earliest known was Sameep Sharma (1320-1385 CE), a renowned scholar and poet from the Delhi Sultanate era. His works, which were primarily in Sanskrit and Hindi, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
Another prominent figure was Sameep Bhatia (1567-1628 CE), a Mughal-era mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His treatises on the movement of planets and stars were highly influential during his time.
In more recent history, Sameep Patel (1892-1976) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement, advocating for the rights of the marginalized and working towards the upliftment of society.
Sameep Mukherjee (1918-2001) was a celebrated Indian artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings. His works often depicted the rich cultural heritage and landscapes of India, earning him recognition both nationally and internationally.
Another notable figure was Sameep Kapoor (1935-2018), a renowned Indian classical musician and composer. He was a master of the sitar and received numerous accolades for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Sameep throughout history, each making significant contributions in their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies and cultures.
People
Sameep + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sameep as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sameep: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sameep?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sameep going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sameep a common name?
We classify Sameep as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sameep most popular?
The single biggest year for Sameep was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sameep is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sameep in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sameep a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sameep in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sameep still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sameep in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sameep can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sameep?
Find out how many people share the name Sameep on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.