Samyah
Every Samyah since 1998 — 802 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samyah
Samyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,264 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 802 American babies have been named Samyah. Its peak came in 2006, when 71 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 Samyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,264 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,860 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,033 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,179 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,921 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,050 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,952 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,437 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,008 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,109 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,388 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,880 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,901 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,354 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,690 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,462 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,346 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,415 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,420 |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,575 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,469 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,925 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,920 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,243 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,745 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samyah in 2025?
Samyah ranked #8,264 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samyah?
802 babies have been named Samyah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samyah most popular?
Samyah peaked in 2006, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Samyah a boy or girl name?
Samyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samyah rising or falling?
Samyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.