How Many People Are Named Samaira?

Complete statistics for the name Samaira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Samaira
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Samaira means 'eternal' in Sanskrit, making it a name full of promise. There are just 1,555 people named Samaira in the US today, which means 1 in 212,223 Americans share this rare name. The majority of Samairas were born in 2020, showing it's a rising star among modern names.

~1,555
Living in US
1 in 212,223
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eternal
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Innovative
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,508
Worldwide Bearers
#74,162
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
6,367
🇬🇧 England
259
🇧🇷 Brazil
170
🇮🇳 India
136
🇨🇴 Colombia
125
🇳🇬 Nigeria
73
🇺🇸 United States
59
🇵🇭 Philippines
47
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
34
🇹🇭 Thailand
31

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,555 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
1,553
Would be under 30 (99%)
13
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,566 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Samaira Through the Generations

Samaira, with its origins in Sanskrit, has seen a surge in popularity, particularly since 2020 when it peaked with 120 births. Today, most Samairas are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. With only 1,566 total births recorded in the US, it remains very rare, with 1,553 individuals under 30, 13 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, showcasing its recent emergence and continued growth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 258
New York 143
Texas 119
New Jersey 101
Washington 35
Virginia 30
Florida 27
Georgia 25
Illinois 21
Tennessee 7

✨ Similar Names to Samaira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samaira's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Samaira

How Many People Have the Name Samaira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,555 people in the United States currently share the name Samaira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 212,223 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samaira a Common or Rare Name?

Samaira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Samaira Mean?

Samaira means "eternal" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Samaira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Samaira Most Popular?

The name Samaira reached peak popularity in 2020, with 120 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Samaira?

Approximately 1,555 people named Samaira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,566. That works out to roughly 1 in 212,223 Americans.

Is Samaira a rare name?

Samaira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 212,223 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samaira mean?

Samaira means "eternal" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Samaira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samaira are male and 100% are female.

When was Samaira most popular?

Samaira peaked in 2020 with 120 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,555
All-Time Births1,566
1 in X1 in 212,223
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2020
World Rank#74,162
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.