US Popularity:4631
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Exalted, sublime, high-minded, eminent, lofty, elevated
Samia is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “exalted,” “sublime,” “high-minded,” “eminent,” “lofty,” and “elevated.” This name is also written as Samiya, with both options boasting a beautifully feminine and melodic sound. Just as you will be ecstatic with the arrival of your long-awaited bundle of joy, baby Samia will grow to delight in what the world has to offer them. Thanks to the sunny disposition her name will instil, this little girl is sure to rank highly amongst her peers.

Samia Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Samia is currently #2799 on The Bump
Girl:Samia is currently #1241 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Samia is currently #4631 in U.S. births
Girl:Samia is currently #1630 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4631
in 2022
- 776
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • A Dictionary of Muslim Names Edited by Professor S.A Rahman, pg. 136

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 270

  • Behind the Name, Samia, November 2019

  • Name Doctor, Samia

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