Rising since 1985, #4,661 for girls today.
Popularity of Samyra since 1976
Babies named Samyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 387 |
| 2010s | 372 |
| 2020s | 212 |
Meaning & origin
Samyra is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, but its true emergence began in the 2000s. It reached its peak popularity in 2007 and has since declined, though it has been rising steadily since 1985, reflecting a gradual increase in use over decades. The name is most common in Georgia, which stands out among states. With a current rank of 4,661 and a rarity of about 1 in 55,423 births in 2025, Samyra remains a distinctive choice. Its phonetic similarity to Samira and Samara gives it a cross-cultural feel, but its origins are firmly rooted in modern American naming trends, likely a blend of popular sounds and suffixes.
Samyra first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 and gained modest use in the 2000s. It may be a blend of Samantha (from Hebrew 'listener') and names like Mira (Latin 'wonder') or Samira (Arabic 'pleasant companion'), but its exact derivation is unclear and likely a modern invention without a traditional etymological root.
Where Samyra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy, Myra
Sibling names for Samyra
Names that share Samyra's style, for a brother or sister.
