Sameeha
Every Sameeha since 1999 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sameeha
Sameeha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1999, 350 American babies have been named Sameeha. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sameeha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sameeha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,972 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,186 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,010 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,018 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,820 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,255 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,089 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,546 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,180 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,802 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,939 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,213 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,860 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,515 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,585 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,295 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,549 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,050 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,087 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,773 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,629 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,572 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,242 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,744 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sameeha in 2025?
Sameeha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sameeha?
350 babies have been named Sameeha in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sameeha most popular?
Sameeha peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Sameeha a boy or girl name?
Sameeha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sameeha rising or falling?
Sameeha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.