Samiya
Every Samiya since 1979 — 4,096 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samiya
Samiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,212 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 4,096 American babies have been named Samiya. Its peak came in 2011, when 264 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Samiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,212 |
| 2024 | 95 | #2,051 |
| 2023 | 95 | #2,061 |
| 2022 | 97 | #2,018 |
| 2021 | 79 | #2,323 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,869 |
| 2019 | 120 | #1,739 |
| 2018 | 138 | #1,576 |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,603 |
| 2016 | 138 | #1,604 |
| 2015 | 180 | #1,325 |
| 2014 | 186 | #1,287 |
| 2013 | 206 | #1,170 |
| 2012 | 248 | #1,025 |
| 2011 | 264 | #973 |
| 2010 | 202 | #1,204 |
| 2009 | 244 | #1,056 |
| 2008 | 244 | #1,074 |
| 2007 | 233 | #1,114 |
| 2006 | 215 | #1,142 |
| 2005 | 148 | #1,443 |
| 2004 | 127 | #1,560 |
| 2003 | 97 | #1,894 |
| 2002 | 75 | #2,220 |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,188 |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,157 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,424 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,582 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,748 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samiya in 2025?
Samiya ranked #2,212 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samiya?
4,096 babies have been named Samiya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samiya most popular?
Samiya peaked in 2011, when 264 newborns received the name.
Is Samiya a boy or girl name?
Samiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samiya rising or falling?
Samiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.