How Many People Are Named Sameera?
Complete statistics for the name Sameera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sameera is a rare female name, with only 817 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 403,791 Americans. The majority, 78%, are under 30, giving it a modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 827 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sameera Through the Generations
People named Sameera have been born since the late 20th century, reaching its peak popularity in 2016 with 38 births. Today, there are 817 living individuals with this name, most under 30 years old. As a relatively new name, Sameera has seen a slow decline in usage, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sameera
Samira is a Sanskrit, Arabic, or Persian given name. In Sanskrit, Sameera or Samira is a feminine given-name, meaning "breeze, wind," or "Vāyu, the wind deity". Many anglicize their name to Samīr or Sameer. In Arabic, the feminine name is derived from the root s-m-r, ultimately meaning "night-companion", "entertaining companion", "the one with lively conversation". The masculine version of this name is Samir. In some Arabic and Persian speaking communities, the name honors Semiramis, a historical figure and Princess, and later queen of Assyria. The name has taken on the common demonym of “prin…
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Other names sharing Sameera's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Sameera
How Many People Have the Name Sameera?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 817 people in the United States currently share the name Sameera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 403,791 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sameera a Common or Rare Name?
Sameera 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sameera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sameera Most Popular?
The name Sameera reached peak popularity in 2016, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Sameera?
Approximately 817 people named Sameera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 827. That works out to roughly 1 in 403,791 Americans.
Is Sameera a rare name?
Sameera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 403,791 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sameera mean?
The meaning and origin of Sameera are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Sameera more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sameera are male and 100% are female.
When was Sameera most popular?
Sameera peaked in 2016 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.