girl's name
Samira
sah-MEE-ruh
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (France)
- Births on record 24,837
France
#612
2025 births
Samira is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 387 babies in the United States, ranking #723. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
- Samira is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1980, when 650 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 8,421 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Samira Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 560 |
| 1970s | 3,930 |
| 1980s | 5,115 |
| 1990s | 1,610 |
| 2000s | 915 |
| 2010s | 835 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 420 |
How Popular Is Samira?
In 2025, Samira was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #612 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Where Samira Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Samira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Samira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Samira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Samira
- Pronunciation sah-MEE-ruh
Sibling Names for Samira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Samira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Samira
How popular is the name Samira?
In 2025, Samira was given to 70 babies in France, ranking #612 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in France.
Is Samira a girl's or a boy's name?
Samira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Samira?
Samira has 3 syllables.
When was Samira most popular?
Samira peaked in 1980, when 650 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Samira a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Samira currently ranks #612 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.