Samia

Girl name

Samia has been given to 3,580 babies in the U.S. since 1951. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,580

Peak year

2006 (140 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1951

10-year trend

▼ -39%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Samia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tamiagirl

12,782 babies since 1947

Samirboy

11,163 babies since 1957

Samiragirl

8,875 babies since 1961

Samiunisex

6,727 babies since 1945

Amiagirl

6,080 babies since 1965

Jamiagirl

4,504 babies since 1954

Names with a similar vibe

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3,578 babies since 1917

Delilagirl

3,574 babies since 1880

Dennisegirl

3,571 babies since 1935

Magaligirl

3,568 babies since 1950

Makiyahgirl

3,568 babies since 1994

Miyahgirl

3,550 babies since 1981

Emmegirl

3,613 babies since 1918

Makenzigirl

3,631 babies since 1984

FAQ

How popular is the name Samia?

Samia has been given to 3,580 babies in the U.S. since 1951. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samia peak?

Samia peaked in 2006, when 140 babies were given the name.

Is Samia a girl or boy name?

Samia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Samia are girls).

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