Total births
395
Girls' name · since 1989
Samyia
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 395 babies named Samyia, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 395
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Samyia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 395 recorded since 1989.
Social Security Administration records show Samyia recorded 395 times among girls since 1989, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2021.
- 395 total births
- 1989–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
395 girls have been named Samyia since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 395
- total births
- 1989–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Samyia was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
32 babies were named Samyia in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Samyia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Samyia's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Samyia at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Samyia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2021
- Peak year (2008)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Samyia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Samyia's strongest decade.
199 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Samyia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
199 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 199 births (50% of all-time use).
Samyia by state
Where Samyia concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samyia? ▼
Since 1989, Social Security records show 395 babies named Samyia. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 32 births.
When was Samyia most popular? ▼
Samyia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 199 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Samyia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samyia are Texas (7 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Samyia been used? ▼
Records for Samyia go back to 1989, giving 33 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Samyia? ▼
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 Samyia's data
- Samyia's decade-level peak was the 2000s (199 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Samyias (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Samyia
Nearby Names Like Samyia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samyia
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 Samyia side by side: Samyia vs Samantha Samyia vs Samara Samyia vs Samira
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1989–2021 (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. "Samyia: Baby Name Since 1989 - 395 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samyia. 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 Samyia 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.