Samaiya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-MY-ah / /sæˈmaɪə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
gift; to be heard
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Samaiya is derived from 'sama', meaning 'gift', often associated with divine blessings. In Hebrew, it can be linked to the root 'shama', meaning 'to hear', reflecting a cultural emphasis on communication and connection. Both origins highlight positive attributes and are often used in various cultural contexts, celebrating the significance of names in personal identity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Samaya
- Samaiyah
International Variants
- Samaya (Sanskrit)
- Samia (Arabic)
Famous people named Samaiya
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Fictional characters named Samaiya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samaiya was first seen in the United States in 1995. Samaiya has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Samaiya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samaiya (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |