Charlotte Girl
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Samira
GirlArabic· “companion in evening conversation”
- Meaning
- companion in evening conversation
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- suh-MEER-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #723
- US babies 2025
- 387
- Best rank
- #723 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Samira
Samira is an Arabic name that means “companion in evening conversation”.
Samira is the feminine form of Samir, from Arabic, where it describes a companion in evening conversation, someone who shares stories and talk at night. The name is used throughout the Arab world and in Persian, Turkish and South Asian communities. It has a warm, sociable meaning that many families find charming. Samira has a soft, melodic sound that works well in many languages and blends easily with Western names. Sami and Mira make sweet nicknames.
Popularity over time
Samira first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 2002. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #723, and its highest count, 387 babies. Use has grown 70% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,041 in 1980, #1,156 in 2000, #1,050 in 2010, and #723 in 2025. Of the 8,875 US girls named Samira since records began, 27% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,353 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Novalee, Emerald, Rowyn, Romy, and Maisy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Samira ranked highest in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #416 | 14 |
| New York | #420 | 42 |
| Florida | #529 | 35 |
| Minnesota | #536 | 10 |
| Louisiana | #591 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Samira is usually pronounced suh-MEER-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Samira
A few middle names that flow with Samira: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Samira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira is an Arabic name that means “companion in evening conversation”.
What is the origin of the name Samira?
Samira has Arabic roots. Samira is the feminine form of Samir, from Arabic, where it describes a companion in evening conversation, someone who shares stories and talk at night.
Is Samira a popular name?
Yes. Samira ranked #723 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Samira a boy or girl name?
Samira is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Samira?
Samira is usually pronounced suh-MEER-uh. 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