Samiyah
Samiyah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Samiyah
- A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Sami.
Etymology
Derived from Arabic سَامِيَة (sāmiya).
How popular is Samiyah?
Since 1880, 5,255 girls in the U.S. have been named Samiyah. Its highest rank for girls was #789 in 2011. In 2025, 126 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Samiyah FAQ
What does the name Samiyah mean?
A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Sami. Derived from Arabic سَامِيَة (sāmiya).
What is the origin of the name Samiyah?
Samiyah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Samiyah?
Since 1880, 5,255 girls in the U.S. have been named Samiyah. Its highest rank for girls was #789 in 2011. In 2025, 126 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Samiyah a boy or girl name?
Samiyah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,255 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.