Girl nameCurrently #773 in the USRising
Samira
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Samira'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.
Samira's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Samira |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 28 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 52 |
| 1981 | 56 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 60 |
| 1988 | 72 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1992 | 108 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 126 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 116 |
| 1998 | 160 |
| 1999 | 134 |
| 2000 | 175 |
| 2001 | 165 |
| 2002 | 247 |
| 2003 | 313 |
| 2004 | 238 |
| 2005 | 252 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 243 |
| 2008 | 245 |
| 2009 | 238 |
| 2010 | 237 |
| 2011 | 214 |
| 2012 | 225 |
| 2013 | 236 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 227 |
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2017 | 262 |
| 2018 | 295 |
| 2019 | 261 |
| 2020 | 279 |
| 2021 | 287 |
| 2022 | 365 |
| 2023 | 349 |
| 2024 | 364 |
Samira through the decades
- Samira peaked in 2022, when 365 babies were named Samira in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Samira has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Samira currently ranks #773 in the US and is on the rise.