Saman

Saman is a boy's name of Persian origin meaning “calm.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Saman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
“calm”

About the name Saman

Saman belongs to the Persian tradition. Its meaning — “calm” — is the sense carried by its Persian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Saman first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3690 in 1987, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 288 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saman in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#3690 in 1987
Peak year
1990
Babies named Saman in 2024
6
Total since 1880
288

Saman in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2189 in 2003
Babies named Saman in 2018
5
Total since 1996
52

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saman mean?

Saman means “calm” in its Persian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Saman a boy or girl name?

Saman is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saman?

Saman comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Saman?

Saman first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #3690 in 1987, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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