The nameSamra

Samra is a girl's name of Arabic origin.

Meaning

From the Arabic samra, "dark-skinned, tawny".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Samra

Samra in France

3789thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (35 births)
690babies named Samra in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 215 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Samra. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Samra in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samra mean?

From the Arabic samra, "dark-skinned, tawny".

What is the origin of the name Samra?

Arabic.

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

Samra is a girl's name.