Rising since 1986, #2,542 for girls today.
Popularity of Samirah since 1977
Babies named Samirah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 597 |
| 2010s | 663 |
| 2020s | 370 |
Meaning & origin
Samirah, the feminine form of Samir, entered U.S. records in 1977 and has been on an upward trajectory since 1986. It peaked in 2013 and remains a fairly rare choice, ranking 2542nd in 2025 with an incidence of about 1 in 23,294. The name is most common in New Jersey, Florida, and Pennsylvania, reflecting communities with Arabic-speaking heritage. Its soft sound and positive associations make it a distinctive but accessible option.
Samirah is a feminine form of Samir, from the Arabic root s-m-r, associated with 'to converse at night' or 'entertaining companion.' It also relates to the Arabic word samīr, meaning 'breeze' or 'wind.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and gained modest popularity in the United States following immigration patterns.
Where Samirah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Samirah” around the world
Where Samirah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Mira, Sam
Variants: Samira
Sibling names for Samirah
Names that share Samirah's style, for a brother or sister.
