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Samira is a feminine name used in Arabic and Persian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Samir." It ranked #723 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Samir. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Persian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Samira ranked #723 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #723 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samira mean?
Behind the Name does not give Samira a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Samir.
Is Samira a popular name?
Samira ranked #723 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Samira a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Samira appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Samira (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
