What is the origin of the name Samiya?

Samiya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Samiya?

Samiya is currently ranked #2047 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Samiya?

Samiya is pronounced sah-MEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Samiya

sah-MEE-yah

Popularity

#2047

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

4,012

Peak Year

#264 in 2011

First Recorded

1979

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Samiya is an Arabic name meaning "elevated, exalted, sublime". It is also sometimes considered a Russian diminutive of Samuel or Samira.

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Sami Miya

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Sami Miya

Spelling Variations

Samia Samiyah

Similar Names

Samira Salima Aaliyah Zahra

Personality Traits

ExaltedKindElegantCreative

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