Samirah Girl

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-MEER-ah / /sæˈmɪrə/

Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: 'princess'; Hebrew: 'to be heard'

Historical & Cultural Background

Samirah is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and traditions. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is often associated with beauty and grace. The name has also found usage in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it carries a different connotation. It has gained popularity in diverse regions due to its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

The name Samirah has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

AmiraZamiraSamaraTamiraShamiraJamiraSamina

Variants

  • Samira

International Variants

  • Samira (Arabic)
  • Samirah (Arabic)
  • Samira (Hebrew)

Famous people named Samirah

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Fictional characters named Samirah

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samirah was first seen in the United States in 1977. Samirah has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Samirah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samirah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 8
36%
CA 8
36%
NY 6
27%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19775
19786
19798
19805
19816
198212
198311
198412
198515
198610
198710
198817
198916
199013
199119
199221
199316
199413
199521
199618
199722
199828
199924
200030
200136
200241
200348
200457
200574
200681
200780
200875
200975
201079
201166
201281
201384
201466
201555
201650
201760
201862
201959
202054
202164
202278
202349
202456