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Sameera

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Pronounced sah-MEER-ah /sɑˈmir.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Samira — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion; one who keeps company at night'Low

In 30 seconds: A companion in evening conversation: Sameera spells Samira — 'an evening companion'. Lyrical, warm, and gentle (said 'sah-MEER-ah').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of Samira — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion; one who keeps company at night'
U.S. rank (2024)#6857 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 827

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619772024

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

Sameera is a spelling of Samira — from Arabic, 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion; one who keeps company at night' (the feminine of Samir). A lyrical, warm name across the Arab and South Asian worlds (said 'sah-MEER-ah'; nickname Sam).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, an-evening-companion at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Samira means 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion' in Arabic — Sameera is a spelling, a lyrical, warm name (said 'sah-MEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 58%
Arabic references — Samira — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamiraSameerahSumayra

Nicknames

Sam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sameera mean?

Sameera spells Samira — Arabic 'a companion in evening conversation; an entertaining companion'.

How do you pronounce Sameera?

It's said sah-MEER-ah /sɑˈmir.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sameera a boy or girl name?

Sameera is a girl's name.

How popular is Sameera?

Sameera is a rare name in the U.S.

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