Samiha
Every Samiha since 1983 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samiha
Samiha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,844 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 536 American babies have been named Samiha. Its peak came in 2006, when 31 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 Samiha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samiha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,844 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,978 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,032 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,449 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,206 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,962 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,249 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,090 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,606 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,332 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,865 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,439 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,085 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,538 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,803 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,586 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,512 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,551 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,866 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,665 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,570 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,168 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,521 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,982 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,140 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,505 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,036 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samiha in 2025?
Samiha ranked #16,844 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samiha?
536 babies have been named Samiha in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samiha most popular?
Samiha peaked in 2006, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Samiha a boy or girl name?
Samiha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samiha rising or falling?
Samiha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.