Samira

Meaning of Samira

Samira means 'companion in evening talk'. It refers to someone who enjoys or is good at nighttime conversations.

Samira has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Samira

Samira is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #723 in 2025 from #908 in 2002.

Notable people named Samira

• Samira Wiley
  American actress (Orange Is the New Black)
• Samira Said
  Moroccan-Egyptian singer
• Samira Ahmed
  British journalist and broadcaster
• Samira Rafaela
  Dutch politician
• Samira Efendi
  Azerbaijani singer

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Questions about the name Samira

What does the name Samira mean?

Samira means samira means 'companion in evening talk'. it refers to someone who enjoys or is good at nighttime conversations, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Samira a boy's or a girl's name?

Samira is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Samira?

In 2025, Samira ranked #723 for girls, up from #770 the year before.

When was Samira most popular?

Samira peaked at #723 in 2025.