Samira is a distinctive choice, ranked #1230 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Samira in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1230
US Rank #773
About the Name Samira
Samira has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 409 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #410 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Samira is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #773, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Samira
Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Samira per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Samira in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Samira has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 409 places in the last five years. Its peak was #410 in 2004. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Samira is more popular in the US (#773) than in the UK (#1230). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Samira include: Samira Ahmed — Samira Ahmed is a British journalist, writer and broadcaster at the BBC, where she presents Front Row on Radio 4 and Newswatch on the BBC News channel and BBC...; Samira Nawa — Samira Nawa Amini is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Liberal Party.; Samira Hurem — Samira Hurem is a Bosnian professional football manager and former player, best known for managing Bosnian Women's Premier League club SFK 2000 from 2010 to....
Samira ranks #773 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
27
UK babies named Samira (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 409 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Samira
Likely around 1 other Samira in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Samira Ahmed is a British journalist, writer and broadcaster at the BBC, where she presents Front Row on Radio 4 and Newswatch on the BBC News channel and BBC One during BBC Breakfast, and regularly presents radio documentaries. She was named British Broadcasting Press Guild audio presenter of the year in March 2020.
Samira Nawa Amini is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Social Liberal Party. She was elected into parliament at the 2019 Danish general election.
Samira Hurem is a Bosnian professional football manager and former player, best known for managing Bosnian Women's Premier League club SFK 2000 from 2010 to 2025. She was also the manager of the Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national team from 2011 until 2024.
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Samira Fazal (Urdu: سمیرا فضل) is a Pakistani author and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the scripts for the dramas Dastaan, Vasl, Khamoshiyan, Bari Aapa, and Mera Naseeb.
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