Samirah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Samirah means 'enchanting' or 'pleasant companion'.
Meaning of the Name Samirah
Samirah is a feminine Arabic name that means 'enchanting' or 'pleasant companion'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Sameer', which means 'companion' or 'jovial'. It is a name with deep cultural and historical significance in the Middle East. Samirah is also associated with the idea of a gentle breeze or a cool and refreshing wind, symbolizing freshness and positivity.
Popularity of the Name Samirah
The popularity for the name Samirah peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 84 births, which ranked number 3,940 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Samirah had the most female births in 2013 with 84, which ranked number 2,210 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Samirah has declined slightly over the last ten years from 81 births to 77 births, a decline of -4.94%. Among females, Samirah has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 81 births to 77 births, a decline of -4.94%.
Nationwide Popularity of Samirah
- 20 Year Trend of Samirah: 87.80%
- 10 Year Trend of Samirah: -4.94%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Samirah: -4.94%
Popularity of Samirah by State
Among females, Samirah was most popular in Southeastern states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Samirah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Samirah
- Total Births of Samirah: 77 (-0.51%)
- Female Births of Samirah: 77 (-0.51%)
Given the downward trend of Samirah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.51% decrease in total births, for a total of 77 births in 2024. For Females, births for Samirah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 77 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.51%.