Girl Name · Persian Origin
Samira
Samira is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Persian origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Samira is a girl baby name of Persian origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Samira often also consider Samara.
Samira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Samira has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Samira to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Samira as S·A·M·I·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Samira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Samira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Samiraa, Samirae, Samiray, Samir.
- Nicknames: Sam and S.
- Middle names: Pair Samira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Samira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Samara, Senora, Shamara, Sameer, Samer — full picks on the sibling names for Samira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Samira? Browse our names like Samira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Samira
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Samira?
Samira originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Samira?
Samira has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Samira a boy's or girl's name?
Samira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Samira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Samira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Samira?
Names that share Samira's sound and style include Samara, Senora, Shamara, Sameer, Samer.
What middle names pair well with Samira?
Good middle-name fits for Samira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Samira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Samira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Samira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Samira share its rhythm without rhyming — Samara, Senora, Shamara all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.