Samira
Samira is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “entertaining female companion.” It ranked #723 in the United States in 2025. Samira is the feminine form of Samir, meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'one who converses pleasantly in the evening.'
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how do you pronounce Samira?
sah-MEER-ah
where does the name Samira come from?
Samira is found in Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian. In Sanskrit, also spelled Sameera, it means breeze or wind, or refers to Vāyu, the wind god; in Arabic it comes from the root s-m-r and means night companion, someone who is good company for evening conversation. The masculine is Samir.
It is popular across the Arab world, South Asia, and increasingly in Western countries.
how popular is this name?
Samira has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 2002, and fell outside it for 11. It peaked at #723 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #723 |
| 2024 | #774 |
| 2023 | #802 |
| 2022 | #779 |
| 2021 | #926 |
| 2020 | #924 |
| 2019 | #988 |
| 2018 | #909 |
| 2017 | #990 |
| 2002 | #908 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Samira fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Samira
It is also spelled Semira, and in some Arabic- and Persian-speaking communities it is associated with Semiramis, a legendary queen of Assyria, taking on a sense of princess.
who are famous people named Samira?
- Samira Wiley (American actress)
- Samira Ahmed (British journalist)
- Samira Said (Moroccan singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Samira?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Samira?
what names go well with Samira?
Sibling names that share Samira's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Samira
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira means “entertaining female companion”.
What is the origin of the name Samira?
Samira comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Semira and Sameera.
How popular is the name Samira?
Samira ranked #723 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #723, and it has spent 13 years in the top 1,000 since 2002.
Is Samira a boy or girl name?
Samira is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Samira?
Samira is pronounced sah-MEER-ah, with 3 syllables.
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