Sameera Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-MEER-ah / /səˈmɪərə/Arabic; Sanskrit
Meaning
Arabic: 'companion'; Sanskrit: 'well-being'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sameera is a name with roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit. In Arabic-speaking cultures, it is often associated with friendship and companionship. In Indian contexts, it is linked to positive attributes such as well-being and prosperity. The name has gained popularity in various regions due to its pleasant sound and meaningful connotations.
Trend Summary
Sameera has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Samira
- Sameerah
International Variants
- Samira (Arabic)
- Samira (Persian)
- Samira (Hindi)
Famous people named Sameera
Sameera Reddy is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and South Indian films.
Sameera Khan is a journalist and political commentator recognized for her contributions to media.
Fictional characters named Sameera
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sameera was first seen in the United States in 1977. Sameera has ranked as high as #1385 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in New York, California, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Sameera has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sameera (2019)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1977 | 5 |
1978 | 5 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 8 |
1981 | 9 |
1982 | 6 |
1983 | 7 |
1984 | 8 |
1985 | 7 |
1986 | 15 |
1987 | 10 |
1988 | 6 |
1989 | 9 |
1990 | 13 |
1991 | 9 |
1992 | 8 |
1993 | 12 |
1994 | 8 |
1995 | 17 |
1996 | 11 |
1997 | 11 |
1998 | 10 |
1999 | 11 |
2000 | 24 |
2001 | 13 |
2002 | 12 |
2003 | 25 |
2004 | 25 |
2005 | 28 |
2006 | 32 |
2007 | 34 |
2008 | 25 |
2009 | 28 |
2010 | 27 |
2011 | 27 |
2012 | 25 |
2013 | 23 |
2014 | 31 |
2015 | 32 |
2016 | 38 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 19 |
2019 | 28 |
2020 | 26 |
2021 | 20 |
2022 | 21 |
2023 | 19 |
2024 | 17 |