Samiyah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: s-ahm-eey-ahh
Origin: Unspecified
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East
Meaning: Samiyah means 'she who is exalted and elevated'.

Samiyah is a classic and popular feminine name originating from the Arabic language. It is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Samiya, Samiyah means she who is exalted and elevated." The name 'Sami' implies 'elevated' or 'sublime', but not necessarily 'supreme. Samiyah has origins in Arabic and gained popularity particularly during the early Islamic period, but it does not have a documented history of use since ancient times for its elegant and meaningful connotations. The significance of the name Samiyah is that it means 'high-ranking' or 'noble,' reflecting cultural values rather than instilling hope.

Samiyah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Samiyah is currently #1485 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Samiyah is currently #817 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Samiyah is currently #707 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Samiyah is currently #372 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Samiyah is currently #761 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Samiyah is currently #425 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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