Samya
Samya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Elevated, noble, lofty, or exalted.
Origin and history
Samya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning elevated, noble, or exalted. While moderately rare in the United States, it has seen steady, low-level usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,854 babies in the United States have been named Samya since 1880. It ranks #3317 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,568 |
| 2010-2019 | 967 |
| 2020-2029 | 196 |
Fun facts
- Samya shares its Arabic root (s-m-w) with other traditional names like Sami and Samiya, all denoting high status or loftiness.
- The name is often spelled interchangeably as Samya, Samiah, or Samiyya across English-speaking regions.