Will my child share the name Samina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Samina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Samina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Samina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Samina is declining: down 1,392 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #594 in 1996.

Is Samina a good choice for a distinctive name?

Samina 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 Samina a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Samina

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Samina is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Samina in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Samina

Samina is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 228 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #594 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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