Samira
Arabic feminine form of Samir, from samir, a companion in conversation, especially in the evening.
Samira in 2025
Samira was given to 387 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,410th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 8,567 babies born.
The history of Samira
Samira reached its highest point in 2025, when 387 babies were given the name, ranking 1,410th that year.
Across the 65 years of records since 1961, 8,875 babies have been named Samira. Half of them were born before 2009, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Samira by decade
| Decade | Babies named Samira | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 61 | 5,895 |
| 1970s | 245 | 3,634 |
| 1980s | 589 | 2,765 |
| 1990s | 1,191 | 2,057 |
| 2000s | 2,353 | 1,425 |
| 2010s | 2,404 | 1,681 |
| 2020s | 2,032 | 1,410 |
Where Samira is heading
Samira has risen 70% over the past decade, from 227 babies in 2015 to 387 in 2025.
Names like Samira
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Samira.