Samira Girl

Popularity: #604 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: 'companion'; Persian: 'princess'

Historical & Cultural Background

Samira is a name of Arabic and Persian origin, commonly used in various cultures across the Middle East and South Asia. In Arabic, it conveys the idea of companionship and sociability. In Persian, it is associated with nobility and grace. The name has been embraced in diverse communities, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.

Trend Summary

The name Samira has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among families with Middle Eastern or South Asian heritage.

Similar Names

Samara, Samiya, Sahara, Sarina, Soleil

Variants

  • Samira
  • Sameera

International Variants

  • Samira (Arabic)
  • Samira (Persian)
  • Samira (Urdu)

Famous people named Samira

Samira Wiley is an American actress known for her roles in 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'.

Samira Ahmed is a British journalist and author recognized for her work in broadcasting and literature.

Samira Said is a Moroccan-Egyptian singer celebrated for her contributions to Arabic pop music.

Samira Makhmalbaf is an Iranian filmmaker acclaimed for her work in international cinema.

Fictional characters named Samira

Samira is a character in the video game 'League of Legends', known for her skills as a marksman.

Samira is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra', serving as a member of the Fire Nation.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samira was first seen in the United States in 1961. Samira has ranked as high as #1031 nationally which occurred in 2022 and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Samira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samira (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 44
14%
NY 37
11%
FL 35
11%
TX 35
11%
NC 16
5%
NJ 15
5%
IL 14
4%
GA 13
4%
OH 12
4%
PA 11
3%
AZ 10
3%
MD 10
3%
MA 8
2%
CO 8
2%
MN 8
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19615
19629
19645
19659
196612
19679
196912
197013
197115
197213
197328
197418
197525
197629
197728
197840
197936
198052
198156
198257
198352
198446
198556
198656
198760
198872
198982
1990103
1991104
1992108
1993109
1994102
1995126
1996129
1997116
1998160
1999134
2000175
2001165
2002247
2003313
2004238
2005252
2006236
2007243
2008245
2009238
2010237
2011214
2012225
2013236
2014208
2015227
2016239
2017262
2018295
2019261
2020279
2021287
2022365
2023349
2024364