Total births
5,255
Girls' name · since 1982
Samiyah
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 5,255 babies named Samiyah, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1439
- among girls today
- 5,255
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Samiyah currently ranks #1439 among girls' names in America, with 5,255 babies recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Samiyah recorded 5,255 times among girls since 1982, holding rank #1439 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #1439 among girls today
- 5,255 born since 1982
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Samiyah is currently the #1439 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 5,255 born since 1982, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1439
- among girls today
- 5,255
- born since 1982
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Samiyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1439
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Samiyah was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
343 babies were named Samiyah in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Samiyah compares
5,255 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
Samiyah's all-time total is 14x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Samiyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,255 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 343 | 48 | 19,840 |
Samiyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samiyah's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 343, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samiyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,439
Active since
1982
Samiyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 343
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Samiyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Samiyah's strongest decade.
2,580 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Samiyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 228
1990s
228 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,541 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,580 births
- 2020s 885
2020s
885 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,580 births (49% of all-time use).
How Samiyah 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 Samiyah's total volume
Samiyah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Samiyah by state
Where Samiyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 458 | 8.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 383 | 7.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 369 | 7.0% |
| #4 | California | | 344 | 6.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 309 | 5.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 267 | 5.1% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 251 | 4.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 214 | 4.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Samiyah's total US births 8.7%
Even split
458 of 5,255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Samiyah appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samiyah? ▼
5,255 babies have been named Samiyah since 1982. It currently ranks #1439 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 343 births.
When was Samiyah most popular? ▼
Samiyah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,580 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Samiyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samiyah are Pennsylvania (458 births), New York (383 births), Florida (369 births).
How long has the name Samiyah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Samiyah since 1982 -- 44 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Samiyah? ▼
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 Samiyah's data
- Samiyah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,580 total births) through the 2020s (885) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Samiyahs (458 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Samiyah
Nearby Names Like Samiyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samiyah
Samantha Girl
#126 592,847 births
Samara Girl
#309 22,764 births
Samira Girl
#774 8,875 births
Sammie Girl
#4389 7,833 births
Samaria Girl
#1726 4,511 births
Compare Samiyah side by side: Samiyah vs Samantha Samiyah vs Samara Samiyah vs Samira
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1982–2025 (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. "Samiyah: #1439 Girls' Name - 5,255 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samiyah. 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 Samiyah 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 June 2026.