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Samera

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Pronounced sah-MEER-ah /sɑːˈmɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Samira/Sameera, 'companion in (evening) conversation; an entertaining, pleasant companion.' A warm, sociable name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Samera means 'companion in evening talk' (said 'sah-MEER-ah'). Sociable and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Samira/Sameera, 'companion in (evening) conversation; an entertaining, pleasant companion.' A warm, sociable name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10911 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 564

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419752024

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

Samera traces to the Arabic Samira/Sameera, 'companion in (evening) talk; an entertaining companion.' It reads as a warm, sociable name — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-MEER-ah').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Samira. Rare, warm, and sociable.

Did you know? Samera is a spelling of Samira, Arabic for 'companion in evening conversation; a pleasant companion' — a warm name that celebrates good company (said 'sah-MEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Samera — Arabic Samira spelling; 'evening companion'

Variations

SamiraSameeraSamyra

Nicknames

SamMera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samera mean?

Samera is a spelling of Samira, Arabic for 'companion in evening conversation; a pleasant companion.'

How do you pronounce Samera?

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

Is Samera a boy or girl name?

Samera is a girl's name.

How popular is Samera?

Samera is a rare name in the U.S.

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