Samaira
A girls’ name of Sanskrit origin, meaning evening breeze.
Samaira by the numbers
In 2025, 17 babies in England and Wales were named Samaira. In the US, 83 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Samaira. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Samaira
Names that are said the same way as Samaira, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Samarahevening conversation; a form of Samara75 in the US (2017)
- Samirahentertaining companion in conversation60 in the US (2017)
- Sameeraentertaining companion, one who listens16 in the US (2017)
- Sameraentertaining companion; one who brings joy15 in the US (2017)
- Sameerahentertaining companion, one who keeps vigil3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Samyra40 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean the night
Like Samaira, each of these has the night in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean the wind
Like Samaira, each of these has the wind in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Audrastorm174 in the US (2017)
- Hawaair, breeze; also Hawaiian165 in England and Wales (2025)
- Stormtempest or violent wind163 in the US (2017)
- Brisabreeze157 in the US (2017)
- Aurabreeze or breath; luminous emanation60 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rudrathe roarer; hindu storm god66 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Samaira
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