UK boy's name
Samarveer
A masculine Indian name meaning "brave warrior" or "valorous hero".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samarveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Samarveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Samarveer. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samarveer ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 boys were registered as Samarveer.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samarveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Samarveer mean?
The name Samarveer has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which was the primary language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "samara," meaning war or battle, and "vira," meaning brave or heroic. Therefore, the name Samarveer can be interpreted as "a brave warrior" or "a heroic fighter."
In ancient Indian texts and scriptures, the name Samarveer was often associated with warriors, heroes, and valiant individuals who displayed exceptional courage and bravery on the battlefield. The name gained popularity during the era of the great Indian epics, such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, which date back to around the 4th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Samarveer can be found in the Mahabharata, where it was used as a title for the mighty warrior Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers. Arjuna, born in the late 4th century BCE, was known for his skills as an archer and his unwavering bravery in battle.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a renowned Indian king named Samarveer Chandra, who ruled over the Maurya Empire. He was known for his military conquests and his ability to lead his army to victory against formidable foes.
During the medieval period, the name Samarveer was often associated with Rajput warriors, who were renowned for their valor and chivalry. One notable figure was Samarveer Singh, a Rajput ruler of the Mewar Kingdom in the 16th century, who fought against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.
In the 17th century, Samarveer Shah was a prominent military general who served under the Maratha ruler Shivaji. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Mughal forces and was renowned for his strategic brilliance and fearlessness on the battlefield.
Another famous bearer of the name Samarveer was Samarveer Chandel, a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He is remembered for his courageous efforts in the struggle for Indian independence.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Samarveer, reflecting the name's connection to bravery, heroism, and military prowess in the Indian cultural tradition.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samarveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Samarveer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samarveer, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samarveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samarveer was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4226 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3993 | 12 | 3 |
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FAQ
Samarveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samarveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Samarveer was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samarveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Samarveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samarveer?
A masculine Indian name meaning "brave warrior" or "valorous hero".
How many people are called Samarveer in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Samarveer across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.