Samiera
A feminine name with Arabic origins meaning "companion" or "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Samiera. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Samiera today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samiera births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samiera. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Samiera. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#15,373
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Samiera: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Samiera 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 Samiera during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Samiera
The name Samiera is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, where it is a variant of the name Samira. The name Samira itself is derived from the Arabic word "samar," which means "evening conversation" or "night talk." It is a feminine name that has been used in various Arabic-speaking regions and cultures for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samiera can be traced back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. In this period, the name was mentioned in some historical texts and records, although the specific details and references are scarce.
Throughout history, the name Samiera has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Samiera bint Al-Hajjaj, a renowned Arabian poet who lived in the 8th century. She was known for her eloquent and evocative poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Another historical figure who bore the name Samiera was Samiera al-Qazwini, a female scholar and writer from the 13th century. She was highly regarded for her contributions to the fields of literature and Islamic studies and authored several influential works during her lifetime.
In the realm of music, Samiera al-Mughanniya was a celebrated singer and musician from the 9th century. She was renowned for her beautiful voice and her mastery of various musical instruments, and she performed at the courts of several caliphs during the Abbasid era.
Moving forward in time, Samiera al-Misri was a prominent Egyptian feminist and activist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her efforts played a significant role in advancing the cause of gender equality in her country.
Finally, Samiera al-Jazairi was a notable Algerian writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her insightful and thought-provoking works, which often explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues within the context of her homeland.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Samiera, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Samiera + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samiera 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
Samiera: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samiera?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samiera 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Samiera a common name?
We classify Samiera as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samiera most popular?
The single biggest year for Samiera was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samiera is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Samiera in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Samiera a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samiera 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.
Is Samiera still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Samiera in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Samiera can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Samiera?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.