Samya
Every Samya since 1981 — 2,854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samya
Samya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,076 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,854 American babies have been named Samya. Its peak came in 2007, when 232 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 Samya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,076 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,873 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,923 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,585 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,871 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,830 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,987 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,149 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,240 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,692 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,994 |
| 2014 | 100 | #1,991 |
| 2013 | 100 | #1,974 |
| 2012 | 173 | #1,357 |
| 2011 | 176 | #1,328 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1,453 |
| 2009 | 187 | #1,300 |
| 2008 | 215 | #1,187 |
| 2007 | 232 | #1,121 |
| 2006 | 197 | #1,226 |
| 2005 | 181 | #1,254 |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,288 |
| 2003 | 114 | #1,684 |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,545 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1,831 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,702 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,276 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samya in 2025?
Samya ranked #5,076 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samya?
2,854 babies have been named Samya in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samya most popular?
Samya peaked in 2007, when 232 newborns received the name.
Is Samya a boy or girl name?
Samya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samya rising or falling?
Samya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.