Samiyah
Derived from Arabic سَامِيَة (sāmiya).
Every Samiyah since 1982 — 5,255 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samiyah
Samiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,650 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 5,255 American babies have been named Samiyah. Its peak came in 2011, when 343 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 Samiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126 | #1,650 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,439 |
| 2023 | 123 | #1,689 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1,496 |
| 2021 | 163 | #1,362 |
| 2020 | 173 | #1,290 |
| 2019 | 185 | #1,258 |
| 2018 | 190 | #1,232 |
| 2017 | 219 | #1,135 |
| 2016 | 257 | #1,033 |
| 2015 | 252 | #1,048 |
| 2014 | 269 | #991 |
| 2013 | 292 | #884 |
| 2012 | 328 | #820 |
| 2011 | 343 | #789 |
| 2010 | 245 | #1,024 |
| 2009 | 266 | #995 |
| 2008 | 233 | #1,111 |
| 2007 | 252 | #1,044 |
| 2006 | 209 | #1,166 |
| 2005 | 153 | #1,403 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,666 |
| 2003 | 114 | #1,683 |
| 2002 | 86 | #2,026 |
| 2001 | 65 | #2,432 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,059 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,556 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,966 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,071 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samiyah mean?
Derived from Arabic سَامِيَة (sāmiya).
How popular is the name Samiyah in 2025?
Samiyah ranked #1,650 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samiyah?
5,255 babies have been named Samiyah in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samiyah most popular?
Samiyah peaked in 2011, when 343 newborns received the name.
Is Samiyah a boy or girl name?
Samiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samiyah rising or falling?
Samiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.