Will my child share the name Samiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Samiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Samiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Samiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Samiya is rising: up 640 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #761 in 2002.

Is Samiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Samiya 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 Samiya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Samiya

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Samiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Samiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Samiya

Samiya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 567 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #761 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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