Samiyah
Samiyah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Elevated, exalted, or sublime.
Origin and history
Samiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning elevated, sublime, or exalted. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a moderately chosen name among parents seeking an elegant name with a positive spiritual or moral meaning.
Popularity in the United States
5,255 babies in the United States have been named Samiyah since 1880. It ranks #2384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1277.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.5 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- NJ (7.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 228 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,541 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,580 |
| 2020-2029 | 885 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Miya
Fun facts
- It shares the Arabic root s-m-w with names like Sami, which relates to ideas of height, prestige, and high status.
- The name rose in popularity in the United States alongside phonetic variants such as Samiya and Samia.