The nameSamia

Samia is an Arabic name with a lofty meaning. It is used in Britain, France and across the Arab world.

Meaning

Samia means "elevated, sublime" in Arabic.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Samia reached 571st place in 2005. In the United States its best rank is 1545th, also in 2005.

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Popularity of the name Samia

Samia in the United States

2633rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2006peak year (140 births)
3,508babies named Samia in the United States since 1880
070140 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Samia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,094 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Samia. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Samia in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 74 births a year on average, against 112 in the five years before.

Samia in the United Kingdom

2707thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2009peak year (58 births)
851babies named Samia in the United Kingdom since 1997
02958 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Samia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 465 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Samia. Half of all babies named Samia in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

Samia in France

1097thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1979peak year (490 births)
15,175babies named Samia in France since 1900
0245490 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samia in Belgium

1249thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2005peak year (39 births)
683babies named Samia in Belgium since 1995
02039 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Samia

Names from the same generation as Samia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samia mean?

Samia means "elevated, sublime" in Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Samia?

Arabic.

Is Samia a girl's or a boy's name?

Samia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Samia?

In 2024, Samia was the 2633rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 66 births.

What are good sibling names for Samia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rania, Nour, Selma and Anisa for a sister, Kamil, Adel, Abdallah and Adil for a brother.

Who are famous people named Samia?

Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of Tanzania.