Samiya

Samiya - A very unique female name

Samiya appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #3317. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Samiya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Samiya? 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 Samiya. The baby girl name Samiya was given to 37 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2276 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 35,229 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Samiya peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 917.

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Samiya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Samiya is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #651 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,451.

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 Samiya is where you live.

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Samiya origin and meaning

Arabic

The feminine form of Sami, from Arabic sami, 'elevated, exalted, sublime'

Samiya (Samiyya) is the feminine of Sami, a well-established Arabic name meaning 'elevated' or 'exalted'. US use dates from 1999 and peaked in 2011.

Attested etymology

Samiya is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

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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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Even more about Samiya

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 Samiya 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 Samiya?

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-yuh · /sɑˈmijə/

Around the world

• Samiyya (Arabic) — The fuller transliteration.

Spellings and nicknames

• Samia — A shorter transliteration.
• Samiyah — A spelling with the final -h written.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1999, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Muslim parents choose Samiya for a graceful Arabic name with an uplifting meaning. It has eased since its 2011 peak.

Worth knowing

• Transliteration varies (Samia, Samiyah), and it is confused with Samira and Samara.