Rising since 1992, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Samina since 1960
Babies named Samina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 120 |
Meaning & origin
Samina is a name of Arabic origin that has seen a quiet but steady rise in the United States since the early 1990s. Ranked 6,325th with a 1-in-89,293 frequency in 2025, it reached its peak popularity in 2024, indicating modern parents are rediscovering this melodious choice. The name has not yet appeared among top states, suggesting it remains a distinctive pick. Its meaning rooted in prosperity and health gives it a positive, aspirational quality that aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring substance and cultural richness.
Samina is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'samīn' meaning 'fat' or 'plump,' which historically connoted wealth, health, and prosperity in Arab culture. It is also associated with the word 'sāmina' (peaceful) in some contexts. The name has been used across the Muslim world, particularly in South Asia, where it is sometimes considered a variant of Samia.
“Samina” around the world
Where Samina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Mina
Sibling names for Samina
Names that share Samina's style, for a brother or sister.
