Samina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "calm" or "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 676 living Americans carry the first name Samina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Samina today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Samina births was 2024 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Samina. 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
676
~ 1 in 507,033 Americans
Peak year
2024
28 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,854
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Samina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Samina from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 172 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Samina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samina 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 Samina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Saminas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Samina, while Texas, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Samina
The name Samina is believed to have originated from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "samin," which means "plump" or "well-nourished." This suggests that the name may have been given to babies who appeared healthy and robust at birth.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Samina is sometimes associated with the concept of inner peace and tranquility. It is believed to have been inspired by the Arabic word "samin," which can also mean "calm" or "serene." This connection lends the name a spiritual significance.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Samina can be found in the 9th century work "Kitab al-Aghani" (The Book of Songs), a renowned collection of Arabic poetry and literature. The book mentions a woman named Samina who was a talented singer and musician during the Abbasid Caliphate.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Samina. For example, Samina Baig (born 1990) is a Pakistani mountaineer who, in 2013, became the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest. Another famous Samina is Samina Raja (born 1975), a Pakistani former cricketer who played for the national women's team.
In the realm of politics, Samina Alvi (born 1952) is the First Lady of Pakistan, married to the current President, Arif Alvi. Samina Fazil (born 1943) is a renowned Pakistani social worker and activist who has dedicated her life to empowering women and children.
Samina Mushtaq Bhatti (1947-2011) was a prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who received several accolades for her work, including the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan's highest civilian honors.
While the name Samina is predominantly found in the Islamic world, it has also been adopted by individuals of other cultures and backgrounds, reflecting its universal appeal and the appreciation for its meaning and significance.
People
Samina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Samina 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
Samina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Samina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 676 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Samina 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 507,033 US residents.
Is Samina a common name?
We classify Samina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 694 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Samina most popular?
The single biggest year for Samina was 2024, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Samina is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Samina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Samina 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.