Samira
A girls’ name of Arabic origin, meaning entertaining companion; fem. of Samir.
How Samira has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2017 | #993 |
| 2018 | #914 |
| 2019 | #992 |
| 2020 | #925 |
| 2021 | #931 |
| 2022 | #778 |
| 2023 | #802 |
| 2024 | #773 |
| 2025 | #723 |
Samira by the numbers
In 2025, 34 babies in England and Wales were named Samira. In the US, 260 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 American peak was 313 babies in 2003, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Samira. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Samaraprotected by god; or from samaria1,002 in the US (2017)
- Samiyaelevated, exalted135 in the US (2017)
- Samialofty; elevated117 in the US (2017)
- Samairaevening breeze17 in England and Wales (2025)
- Sairaflowering plant or a form of Sarah; princess20 in England and Wales (2025)
- Samirahentertaining companion in conversation60 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Samira
Names that are said the same way as Samira, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Samarahevening conversation; a form of Samara75 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)
- Samora20 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean friendship
Like Samira, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Ruthfriend or companion1,194 in the US (2017)
- Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 in the US (2017)
- Winniegentle friend; diminutive of Winfred or Winifred416 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bellamybeautiful friend; from bel ami381 in the US (2017)
- Wendyfriend or friendly; created by J.M. Barrie for Peter Pan229 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Samira
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