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Samina

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Pronounced sə-MEE-nah /səˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic samina, 'healthy, robust, well-nourished; fertile, prosperous'Medium

In 30 seconds: Healthy and prosperous: Samina is Arabic for 'robust, fertile'. Warm, soft, and lovely.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic samina, 'healthy, robust, well-nourished; fertile, prosperous'

U.S. rank (2025)#6510 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Samina comes from Arabic samina, 'healthy, robust, well-nourished; fertile, prosperous'. A warm, soft name across the Arab world and Pakistan, it wishes health and abundance.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, healthy-and-prosperous at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Samina means 'healthy, robust; fertile, prosperous' in Arabic — a warm, soft name across the Arab world and South Asia, wishing well-being and abundance.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Samina — etymology

Variations

SameenaSaminah

Nicknames

Sami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samina mean?

Samina is Arabic for 'healthy, robust; fertile, prosperous'.

How do you pronounce Samina?

It's said sə-MEE-nah /səˈmi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samina a boy or girl name?

Samina is a girl's name.

How popular is Samina?

Samina is a rare name in the U.S.