Samira Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Samira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Samira?
Samira is spelled S-A-M-I-R-A. The name has 6 letters.
Samira at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Samira may derive from the Arabic root meaning “evening conversational companion” or “entertaining companion.”
- Origin
- The name Samira is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and may derive from roots meaning an evening companion or entertainer.
- Pronunciation
- sah-MEER-ah · 3 syllables
Samira Popularity in 2025
Rank#723
Recorded Births387
- Girls usage rose 51 places to #723 and recorded 23 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Samira Mean?
Samira may derive from the Arabic root meaning “evening conversational companion” or “entertaining companion.”
Origin: The name Samira is commonly associated with Arabic-speaking cultures and may derive from roots meaning an evening companion or entertainer.
How Do You Pronounce Samira?
Pronunciationsah-MEER-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Samira?
- History
- Samira has been used historically in Arabic literature and oral traditions, but its precise historical origin is not firmly established.
Samira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 387 | #723 |
| 2024 | Girls | 364 | #774 |
| 2023 | Girls | 350 | #802 |
| 2022 | Girls | 365 | #779 |
| 2021 | Girls | 287 | #926 |
| 2020 | Girls | 279 | #924 |
| 2019 | Girls | 261 | #988 |
| 2018 | Girls | 295 | #909 |
| 2017 | Girls | 262 | #990 |
| 2016 | Girls | 239 | #1,086 |
| 2015 | Girls | 227 | #1,124 |
| 2014 | Girls | 208 | #1,179 |
| 2013 | Girls | 236 | #1,046 |
| 2012 | Girls | 225 | #1,096 |
| 2011 | Girls | 214 | #1,144 |
| 2010 | Girls | 237 | #1,046 |
| 2009 | Girls | 239 | #1,068 |
| 2008 | Girls | 245 | #1,065 |
| 2007 | Girls | 243 | #1,081 |
| 2006 | Girls | 236 | #1,077 |
| 2005 | Girls | 252 | #970 |
| 2004 | Girls | 238 | #993 |
| 2003 | Girls | 313 | #788 |
| 2002 | Girls | 247 | #908 |
When Was Samira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
387 recorded births
National rank #723
2022 · Girls
365 recorded births
National rank #779
2024 · Girls
364 recorded births
National rank #774
2023 · Girls
350 recorded births
National rank #802
Where Samira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #395 | 14 |
| NY | #411 | 42 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |
| FL | #515 | 35 |
| LA | #534 | 8 |
| UT | #539 | 7 |
| SC | #560 | 8 |
| CA | #601 | 53 |