Samira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Samira originates from Arabic, meaning 'entertaining companion'. It has evolved from the Arabic Sāmira and has variants like Samir. The name is often associated with traits of charm and sociability, and it does not have biblical relevance. Samira has been used for centuries in Arabic-speaking cultures and has gained popularity in other regions, especially in the 20th century.
The name Samira is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Samira has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Samira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9364th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3217th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1670th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1102nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 950th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Samira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samira"
Pronunciation
/səˈmɪərə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Samira derives from the Arabic root 's-m-r', which means 'to entertain' or 'to have pleasant conversation'. It is often given to girls born at night or during twilight.
Meaning
entertaining companion
Language Evolution
Sāmira (Arabic), Samira (Latinized form)
Historical Usage
Samira has been used in Arabic-speaking cultures for centuries and gained popularity in other regions in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Samir, Samira, Sami
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, Samira is often viewed as a beautiful and sophisticated name, associated with charm and warmth.
Famous People
Samira Wiley, an American actress known for her roles in 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'., Samira Ahmed, a British journalist and author.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Samira"
"Samira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9364th of 12526 | 19 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3217th of 19264 | 339 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1670th of 27321 | 1,318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1102nd of 35406 | 3,438 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 950th of 30306 | 3,372 |
Regional Popularity of "Samira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Samira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
82.43% 2421st/2937 |
55.44% 1931st/3483 |
- |
57.79% 2337th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.72% 1648th/3685 |
24.27% 1086th/4475 |
41.37% 2149th/5194 |
25.52% 1612th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
22.22% 1018th/4582 |
15.03% 776th/5164 |
16.55% 1210th/7313 |
15.77% 1177th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.42% 973rd/3984 |
14.51% 651st/4487 |
16.24% 1108th/6822 |
15.65% 982nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Samira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.