Samiah

Girl name

Samiah has been given to 1,564 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2011. In 2025, about 1 in 89,293 girls was named Samiah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,564

Peak year

2011 (99 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

▼ -72%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Sariahgirl

9,594 babies since 1969

Samiyahgirl

5,255 babies since 1982

Names with a similar vibe

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Kahlangirl

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Aaliyagirl

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Meridagirl

1,572 babies since 1880

Arrianagirl

1,573 babies since 1988

Keyligirl

1,555 babies since 1994

Aubreighgirl

1,552 babies since 1995

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FAQ

How popular is the name Samiah?

Samiah has been given to 1,564 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samiah peak?

Samiah peaked in 2011, when 99 babies were given the name.

Is Samiah a girl or boy name?

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

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