Will my child share the name Samia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Samia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Samia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Samia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Samia is declining: down 305 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #571 in 2005.

Is Samia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Samia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Samia a popular baby name in the United States?

Samia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Samia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Samia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Samia

Samia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3592 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #571 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Samia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Samia in their class.