Samaya Girl

Popularity: #851 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-MY-ah / /səˈmaɪə/

Sanskrit; Arabic

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'the one who is loved'; Arabic: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Samaya has roots in both Sanskrit and Arabic cultures. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with love and affection. The Arabic interpretation emphasizes the concept of a gift, reflecting a positive connotation. The name is used in various cultures, often symbolizing cherished relationships.

Trend Summary

The name Samaya has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

AmayaMayaSamaSanaSamiraSoleil

Variants

  • Samaiya
  • Samaya

International Variants

  • Samaya (Hindi)
  • Samaya (Arabic)

Famous people named Samaya

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Fictional characters named Samaya

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Sibling Suggestions

SamanthaSaraiSiennaSelenaSabrina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samaya was first seen in the United States in 1980. Samaya has ranked as high as #1167 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Samaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 14
28%
NY 11
22%
FL 8
16%
TX 7
14%
OH 5
10%
NJ 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19805
19935
19948
199614
199713
199819
199928
200041
200142
200274
200376
200490
2005106
2006170
2007221
2008195
2009177
2010121
2011211
2012200
2013143
2014112
2015117
2016123
2017120
201888
201981
202086
202195
202280
202386
202499