Girl nameCurrently #1,988 in the USFalling
Samaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Samaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Samaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Samaya |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 76 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2005 | 106 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 221 |
| 2008 | 195 |
| 2009 | 177 |
| 2010 | 121 |
| 2011 | 211 |
| 2012 | 200 |
| 2013 | 143 |
| 2014 | 112 |
| 2015 | 117 |
| 2016 | 123 |
| 2017 | 120 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 99 |
Samaya through the decades
- Samaya peaked in 2007, when 221 babies were named Samaya in the US.
- The 2010s were Samaya's strongest decade, averaging 132 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Samaya has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Samaya currently ranks #1,988 in the US and is cooling off.