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Samayra

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Pronounced suh-MY-rah /səˈmaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Samayra is a modern spelling of Samaira, itself linked to Arabic Samira, 'companion in evening conversation; entertaining talker,' and glossed in Indian usage as 'enchanting' or 'protected by God.' Glosses vary between communities.Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and current: Samayra is a spelling of Samaira, tied to Arabic 'companion in evening talk' (said 'suh-MY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic, Sanskrit
MeaningSamayra is a modern spelling of Samaira, itself linked to Arabic Samira, 'companion in evening conversation; entertaining talker,' and glossed in Indian usage as 'enchanting' or 'protected by God.' Glosses vary between communities.
U.S. rank (2024)#13184 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720042024

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

Samayra is one of several modern spellings of Samaira, which stands close to Arabic Samira, from samar, the evening conversation shared under the stars — so 'companion in night talk; entertaining one.' In India, where the Samaira/Samayra spellings have become fashionable, families also gloss it as 'enchanting.' Glosses vary, which we note (said 'suh-MY-rah').

In the U.S. this spelling is rare. Rare, soft, and current.

Did you know? The root behind Samira is samar — the Arabic word for the talk that happens after dark, when the day's work is done. A name for good company.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Samayra — Variant of Samaira/Samira; Arabic samar 'evening talk'; glosses vary

Variations

SamairaSamiraSameera

Nicknames

SamSammyMayra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samayra mean?

Samayra is a spelling of Samaira, tied to Arabic Samira, 'companion in evening conversation'; also glossed as 'enchanting.'

How do you pronounce Samayra?

It's said suh-MY-rah /səˈmaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samayra a boy or girl name?

Samayra is a girl's name.

How popular is Samayra?

Samayra is rare in the U.S., though fashionable in India.

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