Samayra
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "protected by God".
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Samayra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Samayra today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samayra births was 2017 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samayra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2017
19 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,184
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Samayra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Samayra from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 95 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Samayra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samayra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Samayra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Samayras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Samayra
The name Samayra is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to have roots in the Sanskrit word "samaya," meaning time, season, or appropriate occasion.
In Hindu mythology, Samayra is considered a variant spelling of the name Samaira, which is derived from the Sanskrit words "sama" meaning equal or balanced, and "aira" meaning air or wind. This name is often associated with the concept of harmony, balance, and calmness, much like the gentle breeze.
The earliest known record of the name Samayra can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, where it was used as a name for female deities or goddesses symbolizing beauty, grace, and serenity.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Samayra can be found in the 12th-century Hindu manuscript, the Puranas, which mentions a character named Samayra, who was known for her wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Samayra. For instance, Samayra Devi (1501-1567) was a renowned Indian poet and composer from the Vaishnava tradition, who wrote devotional songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Another notable figure was Samayra Begum (1735-1809), a powerful and influential female ruler of the Mughal Empire in India, who was known for her patronage of arts, literature, and architecture.
In the literary world, Samayra Nair (1876-1942) was an acclaimed Indian writer and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education through her writings and activism.
In the realm of music, Samayra Mazumdar (1920-1998) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contributions to Hindustani classical music.
More recently, Samayra Khan (1985-present) is a British-Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows, garnering critical acclaim for her performances.
While the name Samayra may have originated in the Indian subcontinent, its meaning and significance have transcended cultural boundaries, making it a popular choice for parents around the world seeking a name that embodies balance, harmony, and grace.
People
Samayra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samayra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Samayra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samayra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samayra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Samayra a common name?
We classify Samayra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samayra most popular?
The single biggest year for Samayra was 2017, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samayra is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Samayra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samayra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.