Samia
Every Samia since 1951 — 3,580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samia
Samia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,478 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 3,580 American babies have been named Samia. Its peak came in 2006, when 140 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Samia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,478 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,654 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,755 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,632 |
| 2021 | 87 | #2,169 |
| 2020 | 86 | #2,134 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,967 |
| 2018 | 98 | #2,012 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1,766 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1,701 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,765 |
| 2014 | 76 | #2,409 |
| 2013 | 92 | #2,093 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,333 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,252 |
| 2010 | 107 | #1,894 |
| 2009 | 104 | #2,001 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,772 |
| 2007 | 134 | #1,663 |
| 2006 | 140 | #1,559 |
| 2005 | 133 | #1,545 |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,808 |
| 2003 | 117 | #1,650 |
| 2002 | 88 | #2,002 |
| 2001 | 78 | #2,124 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,272 |
| 1995 | 39 | #3,008 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,210 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,066 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,736 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,663 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,208 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,321 |
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Famous people named Samia
- Samia Yusuf Omar Athlete · 1991–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samia in 2025?
Samia ranked #2,478 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samia?
3,580 babies have been named Samia in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samia most popular?
Samia peaked in 2006, when 140 newborns received the name.
Is Samia a boy or girl name?
Samia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samia rising or falling?
Samia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samia?
Well-known people named Samia include Samia Yusuf Omar (athlete).