Samirah

Girl name

Samirah has been given to 1,958 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 23,294 girls was named Samirah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,958

Peak year

2013 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1977

10-year trend

▲ +25%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Amirahgirl

10,863 babies since 1976

Samiragirl

8,875 babies since 1961

Samiyahgirl

5,255 babies since 1982

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Sanyagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Samirah?

Samirah has been given to 1,958 babies in the U.S. since 1977. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samirah peak?

Samirah peaked in 2013, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Samirah a girl or boy name?

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

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