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Samyrah

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Pronounced sah-MEE-rah /sɑˈmi.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Samira — from the Arabic samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; one who entertains with stories at night'Low

In 30 seconds: A companion in evening talk: Samyrah spells Samira. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-MEE-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Samira — from the Arabic samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; one who entertains with stories at night'
U.S. rank (2024)#10115 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032024

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

Samyrah is a spelling of Samira — from the Arabic samir, 'a companion in evening conversation; one who entertains with stories at night'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-MEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Rare in this spelling, a-companion-in-evening-talk at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Samira is 'a companion in evening conversation; one who entertains with stories at night' in Arabic — Samyrah is a spelling, lyrical and warm (said 'sah-MEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Samira — Arabic etymology

Variations

SamiraSameeraSamyra

Nicknames

Sami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samyrah mean?

Samyrah spells Samira — Arabic 'a companion in evening conversation; one who entertains with stories at night'.

How do you pronounce Samyrah?

It's said sah-MEE-rah /sɑˈmi.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samyrah a boy or girl name?

Samyrah is a girl's name.

How popular is Samyrah?

Samyrah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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