How Many People Are Named Samyah?
Complete statistics for the name Samyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samyah, a very rare female name, is held by just 783 people in the US today, making up 1 in 421,573 Americans. The majority of those named Samyah are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 22 are believed to have exceptional leadership abilities and a strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 789 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samyah Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2006 with 71 births, Samyah has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With all 789 individuals born under the age of 30, it's clear that Samyah is predominantly used among younger parents. This trend suggests that the name continues to be favored by contemporary families, despite its overall rarity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samyah
How Many People Have the Name Samyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 783 people in the United States currently share the name Samyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 421,573 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samyah a Common or Rare Name?
Samyah 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 Samyah Mean?
Samyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samyah Most Popular?
The name Samyah reached peak popularity in 2006, with 71 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 Samyah?
Approximately 783 people named Samyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 789. That works out to roughly 1 in 421,573 Americans.
Is Samyah a rare name?
Samyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 421,573 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samyah mean?
Samyah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Samyah most popular?
Samyah peaked in 2006 with 71 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.