Samira

Samira - A very unique female name

Samira appeared on the charts for the first time in 1966 on position #2554. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Samira and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Samira? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Samira. The baby girl name Samira was given to 351 baby girls in 2025, ranking #718 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,714 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Samira peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 718.

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Samira is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Samira is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #416 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,283.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Samira is where you live.

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Samira origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic Samira, the feminine of Samir: 'companion in evening conversation, entertaining companion', from samar, 'evening talk'

Samira is a classic Arabic name built on the idea of good company after dark. In the US it dates from 1966 and is at its peak in 2025, rising steadily since 2020.

Attested etymology

Samira is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Samira, pop culture references for the name Samira and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Samira

We've found the following names that sound similar to Samira, sorted by popularity.

Summer / Samara / Sommer / Samaria / Samirah / Samarah / Samaira / Somer / Samari / Shamira /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Samira

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Samira a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Samira?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sah-MEE-rah · /səˈmɪərə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Samirah — Spelling variant with a final h

Nicknames: Sami

Famous bearers

• Samira Wiley — Actress, Poussey Washington in Orange Is the New Black and Moira in The Handmaid's Tale (b. 1987) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Samira is elegant and sociable in meaning — a flowing Arabic name that pronounces intuitively in English and is currently at its most popular.

Worth knowing

• Occasionally confused with Samara, a different name with a similar sound