Samiyah

Meaning of Samiyah

Samiyah means "elevated," "exalted," or "sublime." It suggests someone who is high-ranking or of noble character.

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

Popularity of Samiyah

After ranking as high as #789 in 2011, Samiyah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Samiyah

• Samiya Mumtaz
  Pakistani actress
• Samiya Yusuf Omar
  Somali sprinter
• Samiya Bashir
  American poet and writer
• Samiya Edwards
  American basketball player
• Samiya Elu
  American film producer

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Questions about the name Samiyah

What does the name Samiyah mean?

Samiyah means samiyah means "elevated," "exalted," or "sublime." it suggests someone who is high-ranking or of noble character, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Samiyah?

Samiyah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Samiyah most popular?

Samiyah peaked at #789 in 2011.