How Many People Are Named Samiah?
Complete statistics for the name Samiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samiah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,533 people in the US today, making up 1 in 215,298 Americans. The majority of those named Samiah are under 30, with 96% being younger than 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,546 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samiah Through the Generations
Samiah peaked in popularity in 2011 with 99 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 16, it's clear that most people named Samiah were born around the turn of the millennium. Of the 1,546 total births recorded, 1,482 are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samiah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samiah
How Many People Have the Name Samiah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,533 people in the United States currently share the name Samiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 215,298 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samiah a Common or Rare Name?
Samiah 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 Samiah Mean?
Samiah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samiah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samiah Most Popular?
The name Samiah reached peak popularity in 2011, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Samiah?
Approximately 1,533 people named Samiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,546. That works out to roughly 1 in 215,298 Americans.
Is Samiah a rare name?
Samiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 215,298 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samiah mean?
Samiah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samiah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samiah are male and 100% are female.
When was Samiah most popular?
Samiah peaked in 2011 with 99 births that year. Current trend: 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.