Semira
Every Semira since 1992 — 609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Semira
Semira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,996 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 609 American babies have been named Semira. Its peak came in 2017, when 33 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 Semira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Semira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,996 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,606 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,374 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,182 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,820 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,641 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,591 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,650 |
| 2017 | 33 | #4,364 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,585 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,206 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,943 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,967 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,040 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,633 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,166 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,000 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,533 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,869 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,784 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,231 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,187 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,068 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,877 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,532 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,662 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Semira in 2025?
Semira ranked #9,996 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Semira?
609 babies have been named Semira in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Semira most popular?
Semira peaked in 2017, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Semira a boy or girl name?
Semira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Semira rising or falling?
Semira has been roughly stable over the past decade.