Total births
712
Girls' name · since 1960
Samina
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 712 babies named Samina, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4803
- among girls today
- 712
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Samina is the #4803 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 712 recorded since 1960.
Samina has 712 recorded births among girls since 1960, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4803 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #4803 among girls today
- 712 born since 1960
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Samina is currently the #4803 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 712 born since 1960, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4803
- among girls today
- 712
- born since 1960
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Samina vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4803
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Samina was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
28 babies were named Samina in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Samina compares
712 Top 38% higher than 62% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Samina's all-time total is 86% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Samina | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 712 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Samina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samina's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1960, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samina at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#4,803
Active since
1960
Samina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Samina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Samina's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Samina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
119 births
- 1990s
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (24% of all-time use).
How Samina compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Samina's total volume
Samina vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Samina by state
Where Samina concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 31 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 24 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Samina's total US births 4.4%
Even split
31 of 712 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samina? ▼
Since 1960, Social Security records show 712 babies named Samina. Today it holds rank #4803 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 28 births.
When was Samina most popular? ▼
Samina was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Samina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samina are New York (31 births), California (24 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Samina been used? ▼
Records for Samina go back to 1960, giving 66 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Samina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Samantha, Samara, Samira, Sammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Samina's data
- Samina's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (120) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Saminas (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Samina
Nearby Names Like Samina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samina
Samantha Girl
#126 592,847 births
Samara Girl
#309 22,764 births
Samira Girl
#774 8,875 births
Sammie Girl
#4389 7,833 births
Samiyah Girl
#1439 5,255 births
Compare Samina side by side: Samina vs Samantha Samina vs Samara Samina vs Samira
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Samina
Malanie #4802
901 births · Peak 2018
Deniz #4804
910 births · Peak 2020
Analisa #4801
3,897 births · Peak 2000
Raisa #4805
1,322 births · Peak 1988
Codie #4800
1,872 births · Peak 1991
Barrett #4806
992 births · Peak 2025
Brynne #4799
2,709 births · Peak 2003
Ashleigh #4807
31,861 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1960–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Samina: #4803 Girls' Name - 712 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samina. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Samina draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.