Samayah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-MAH-yah / /sæˈmɑːjə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'heard'; Hebrew: 'name'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic culture, Samayah is derived from the root word meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen', often associated with attentiveness and understanding. In Hebrew, the name signifies 'name', reflecting the importance of identity and heritage. Both cultures value names as significant markers of personal and familial identity, often carrying deep meanings and connections to history.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Samaya
- Samaiya
International Variants
- Samaya (Spanish)
- Samaiya (Arabic)
Famous people named Samayah
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Fictional characters named Samayah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samayah was first seen in the United States in 1998. Samayah has ranked as high as #1343 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Samayah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samayah (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 12 |