Samia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAH-mee-ah / /sæˈmiːə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'heard' or 'listened'; Hebrew: 'name'
Historical & Cultural Background
Samia is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures across the Middle East and North Africa. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with qualities of listening and attentiveness. The name also has Hebrew roots, where it signifies the concept of a name itself. It has been used in various forms throughout history and remains popular in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
The name Samia has seen moderate popularity in the U.S., particularly among Arabic-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Samyah
- Samiya
International Variants
- Samia (Arabic)
- Samya (Arabic)
- Samiya (Arabic)
Famous people named Samia
Samia Ghali is a French politician known for her work in local government.
Samia Yusuf Omar was a Somali athlete who competed in the Olympics.
Samia Nkrumah is a Ghanaian politician and daughter of Kwame Nkrumah.
Samia B. is a prominent social media influencer and content creator.
Fictional characters named Samia
Samia is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Origins' known for her role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samia was first seen in the United States in 1951. Samia has ranked as high as #1243 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Samia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| MN | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 70 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2003 | 117 |
| 2004 | 106 |
| 2005 | 133 |
| 2006 | 140 |
| 2007 | 134 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 104 |
| 2010 | 107 |
| 2011 | 84 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 76 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 99 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 66 |