Total births
1,128
Girls' name · since 1976
Samyra
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 1,128 babies named Samyra, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3486
- among girls today
- 1,128
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
1,128 babies have been named Samyra since 1976, making it today's #3486 girls' name.
Samyra has 1,128 recorded births among girls since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3486 as of the latest data, more common than 80% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #3486 among girls today
- 1,128 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Samyra is currently the #3486 girls' name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 1,128 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3486
- among girls today
- 1,128
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Samyra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3486
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Samyra was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
57 babies were named Samyra in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Samyra compares
1,128 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Samyra's all-time total is 195% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Samyra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,128 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Samyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Samyra's full recorded timeline at 2004, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Samyra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,486
Active since
1976
Samyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Samyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Samyra's strongest decade.
387 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Samyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 108
1990s
108 births
- 2000s
2000s
387 births
- 2010s
2010s
372 births
- 2020s
2020s
212 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 387 births (34% of all-time use).
How Samyra 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 Samyra's total volume
Samyra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Samyra by state
Where Samyra concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 50 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 23 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Samyra's total US births 4.4%
Even split
50 of 1,128 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samyra? ▼
1,128 babies have been named Samyra since 1976. It currently ranks #3486 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 57 births.
When was Samyra most popular? ▼
Samyra was most popular in the 2000s decade with 387 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Samyra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samyra are California (50 births), Texas (35 births), Florida (28 births).
How long has the name Samyra been used? ▼
Records for Samyra go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Samyra? ▼
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 Samyra's data
- Samyra's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (387 total births) through the 2020s (212) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Samyras (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Samyra
Nearby Names Like Samyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samyra
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 Samyra side by side: Samyra vs Samantha Samyra vs Samara Samyra vs Samira
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Samyra
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Samyra: #3486 Girls' Name - 1,128 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samyra. 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 Samyra 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.