The nameSamya

Samya is an Arabic girl's name, a variant of Samia.

Meaning

From the Arabic samiya, "lofty, sublime".

Origin

Arabic.

History

First given in France in the late 1950s, Samya has been given discreetly but steadily since the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Samya

Samya in France

3785thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1977peak year (30 births)
1,015babies named Samya in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samya was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 205 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Samya. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Samya in France were born before 1990.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samya mean?

From the Arabic samiya, "lofty, sublime".

What is the origin of the name Samya?

Arabic.

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

Samya is a girl's name.