Samira
Samira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Companion in evening conversation or entertaining companion.
Origin and history
Samira is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'companion in evening talk'. It has steadily grown in popularity in the United States, becoming a cherished choice for parents seeking an elegant and melodic modern name.
Popularity in the United States
8,875 babies in the United States have been named Samira since 1880. It ranks #1775 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #782.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.8 %)
- NY (15 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 245 |
| 1980-1990 | 589 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,191 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,353 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,404 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,032 |
Famous people named Samira
- Samira Wiley: Actress, Model
- Samira Makhmalbaf: Director, Screenwriter
- Samira Ahmed: Journalist, Broadcaster
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mira
Fun facts
- Samira is the feminine counterpart to the Arabic masculine name Samir.
- The name is widely used across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia.