Semiyah
se-MY-ah
Semiyah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Likely a modern respelling of Samiya, a variant of Samia, meaning "exalted" or "sublime" in Arabic.”, and peaked in popularity in 2012.
What Semiyah Means
“Likely a modern respelling of Samiya, a variant of Samia, meaning "exalted" or "sublime" in Arabic.”
The Story of Semiyah
Imagine a name that sounds like a whispered prayer for exaltation and grace.
Semiyah appears to be a modern respelling, possibly of the Arabic name Samiya, which relates to 'exalted' or 'sublime'. It carries a sense of elevated beauty and serene dignity, a name that feels both contemporary and timeless.
You will give your daughter a name that embodies lofty aspirations and inner grace. She will move through life with a sublime quality, her kindness and inherent dignity uplifting everyone she encounters.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 2012
Total Births
148
First Recorded
1997
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