What is the origin of the name Samiah?

Samiah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Samiah?

Samiah is currently ranked #5109 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Samiah?

Samiah is pronounced sah-MEE-ah.

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GirlArabic

Samiah

sah-MEE-ah

Popularity

#5109

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,546

Peak Year

#99 in 2011

First Recorded

1981

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Arabic origin, meaning 'elevated, exalted, sublime, high'.

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Sam Mia Sammi

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Sam Mia Sammi

Spelling Variations

Samia Samiya

Similar Names

Aaliyah Nadia Layla Amira Salma

Personality Traits

KindGentleCompassionateExalted

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