Samya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Samya has Arabic origins and means 'elevated' or 'sublime'. It has evolved through variations such as Samiyah. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained popularity in Arabic-speaking cultures. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Samya is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Samya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Samya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12462nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1547th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3114th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Samya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samya"
Pronunciation
/ˈsæm.jə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Samya is derived from the Arabic word 'samiyah', which means 'elevated' or 'sublime'.
Meaning
elevated, sublime
Language Evolution
Samya, Samiyah
Historical Usage
The name Samya has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, and is often used as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Samiyah, Samiya, Sami
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Samya is perceived as modern and elegant, often associated with kindness and grace.
Famous People
Samya Abou El Nasr, Samya Ahmed
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samya"
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 "Samya"
"Samya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12462nd of 27321 | 62 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1547th of 35406 | 2,134 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3114th of 30306 | 630 |
Regional Popularity of "Samya" 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 "Samya" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.97% 1419th/4582 |
24.15% 1247th/5164 |
16.85% 1232nd/7313 |
33.47% 2498th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.38% 2087th/3984 |
- |
50.51% 3446th/6822 |
80.77% 5069th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Samya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samya" 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.