Samia
Samia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Elevated, exalted, or sublime.
Origin and history
Samia is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning elevated, sublime, or exalted. It has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States over recent decades. The name is widely appreciated in Muslim and Middle Eastern communities as well as internationally for its melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
3,580 babies in the United States have been named Samia since 1880. It ranks #2951 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1660.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.6 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 46 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 177 |
| 1980-1990 | 286 |
| 1990-2000 | 476 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,094 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,001 |
| 2020-2029 | 441 |
Famous people named Samia
- Samia Gamal: dancer, actress
- Samia Nkrumah: politician, journalist
- Samia Suluhu Hassan: president, politician
Fun facts
- Samia comes from the Arabic root s-m-w, which relates to height, nobility, and high status.
- The name is widely used across North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, as well as among diaspora communities worldwide.