Samira
Girl name · Arabic · pronounced sah-MEE-rah
Verified name
What does Samira mean?
Companion in evening conversation
Origin and language
Arabic
Language family: Arabic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 579 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 997 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sami, Mira
Variant: Sameera, Samira
Related: Samirah
Using Samira across cultures
Popular name across Arab, South Asian, and European cultures.
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