Samera
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 564 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
alternative spelling of samara
Samera is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a feminine variant of Samir, from the Arabic root meaning 'entertaining companion,' 'engaging conversationalist,' or literally 'one who provides good evening company.' In Arabic culture, the art of evening storytelling and conversation is highly valued — Samir/Samera names a child after this gift.
With over 560 U.S. births, Samera has established itself as a name that travels well between Arabic and Western contexts. Its soft sound and warm meaning make it immediately appealing, while the spelling connects it clearly to its Arabic roots.
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Samera is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Samera has been recorded as a girl's name since 1975, with 564 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Samera was #4588 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10911, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | #12442 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 151 | #8142 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 209 | #6327 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 111 | #8743 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 43 | #9539 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | #10383 | — |
The Story of Samera
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Samera is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Samera are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.
How rare is Samera?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Samera — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 209 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Samera by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Samera per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10911 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11016 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17331 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12010 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10940 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8071 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9057 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7775 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7178 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10740 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8415 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8959 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8555 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6522 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6151 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6769 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6101 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5205 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6559 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5228 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024