Declining since 2007, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Samayah since 1998
Babies named Samayah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 246 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Samayah is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1998, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating feminine names ending in 'ayah.' It reached its peak popularity in 2012, and since 2007 its usage has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 5,238th, with about 1 in every 66,969 newborn girls receiving it. Samayah has not been associated with any top states or famous bearers, remaining a relatively rare choice favored by parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name.
Samayah first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, likely as a modern coinage blending elements of popular names like Samantha, Samara, or Maya. It may also be influenced by the Sanskrit-derived name Samaya, but the spelling with an 'h' is a distinctly American innovation. The name has seen modest use in the 21st century, peaking in 2012.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Maya, May
Sibling names for Samayah
Names that share Samayah's style, for a brother or sister.
