Samiah
Every Samiah since 1981 — 1,564 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samiah
Samiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,509 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,564 American babies have been named Samiah. Its peak came in 2011, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Samiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,509 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,125 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,358 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,004 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,134 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,065 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,061 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,086 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,823 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,770 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,679 |
| 2013 | 78 | #2,363 |
| 2012 | 82 | #2,311 |
| 2011 | 99 | #1,999 |
| 2010 | 87 | #2,234 |
| 2009 | 91 | #2,187 |
| 2008 | 95 | #2,134 |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,081 |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,304 |
| 2005 | 78 | #2,308 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,773 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,030 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,514 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,540 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,283 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,965 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,965 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samiah in 2025?
Samiah ranked #6,509 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samiah?
1,564 babies have been named Samiah in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samiah most popular?
Samiah peaked in 2011, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Samiah a boy or girl name?
Samiah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samiah rising or falling?
Samiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.