Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Sameerah since 1976
Babies named Sameerah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Sameerah is a feminine Arabic name meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'pleasant, sociable friend', derived from the root s-m-r related to evening conversation. Its use in the United States has been modest and sporadic: first recorded in 1976, the name reached its highest popularity in 1978 but has never entered the top 1000. The trajectory has been falling since 2003, reflecting an overall decline in adoption. While not common, Sameerah offers a melodic and culturally rich alternative to the more familiar variant Samira.
Sameerah is a feminine form of Sameer, derived from the Arabic root s-m-r, meaning 'to converse in the evening' or 'entertain'. The name carries connotations of a pleasant, sociable companion. It has been used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Mira, Sam
Sibling names for Sameerah
Names that share Sameerah's style, for a brother or sister.
