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Samaa

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Pronounced sah-MAH /sɑˈmɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sama, 'the sky; the heavens; the firmament'Low

In 30 seconds: The sky; the heavens: Samaa is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-MAH').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic sama, 'the sky; the heavens; the firmament'
U.S. rank (2024)#8314 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samaa comes from the Arabic sama, 'the sky; the heavens; the firmament'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-MAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, the-sky at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Samaa means 'the sky; the heavens; the firmament' in Arabic — a lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-MAH').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Samaa — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamaSamahSamaah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samaa mean?

Samaa is Arabic for 'the sky; the heavens; the firmament'.

How do you pronounce Samaa?

It's said sah-MAH /sɑˈmɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samaa a boy or girl name?

Samaa is a girl's name.

How popular is Samaa?

Samaa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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