Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Sama
GirlArabic· “sky, heaven”
- Meaning
- sky, heaven
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- SAH-muh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,221
- US babies 2025
- 186
- Best rank
- #1,221 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sama
Sama is an Arabic name that means “sky, heaven”.
Sama is an Arabic name meaning sky or heaven, from the word sama. It appears in the Quran in its common sense of the heavens and is used as a given name for girls across the Arab world. In some languages the same spelling carries different meanings; in Sanskrit and Hindi, for instance, sama means equal or calm, which is a separate word. The Arabic name is said SAH-muh. It is short, open and easy to pronounce in many languages, which makes it a good fit for multicultural families. Samah is a related name meaning generosity.
Popularity over time
Sama first appears in US Social Security records in 1983. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,221, and its highest count, 186 babies. Use has grown 195% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #8,447 in 2000, #3,195 in 2010, and #1,221 in 2025. Of the 1,813 US girls named Sama since records began, 43% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 722 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tala, Asiya, Rue, Yaneli, and Xitlali.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sama ranked highest in Michigan, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #586 | 14 |
| Massachusetts | #750 | 7 |
| New Jersey | #836 | 9 |
| Washington | #893 | 7 |
| Illinois | #914 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sama is usually pronounced SAH-muh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ma”.
Middle names for Sama
A few middle names that flow with Sama: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sama
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sama mean?
Sama is an Arabic name that means “sky, heaven”.
What is the origin of the name Sama?
Sama has Arabic roots. Sama is an Arabic name meaning sky or heaven, from the word sama.
Is Sama a popular name?
Not especially. Sama ranked #1,221 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sama a boy or girl name?
Sama is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sama?
Sama is usually pronounced SAH-muh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings