How Many People Are Named Samyra?
Complete statistics for the name Samyra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samyra is a rare, modern name with origins evoking strength and creativity; only 1,088 people named Samyra live in the US today, making up just 1 in 303,173 Americans; most Samyras are under 30, with the peak birth year being 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,099 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samyra Through the Generations
Samyra emerged as a name in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the early 2000s. With 57 births in 2007 marking its peak, the name has since seen a gradual decline. Today, 983 of those named Samyra are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name. The average age of Samyras is 17, reflecting its recent surge in usage among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samyra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samyra
How Many People Have the Name Samyra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,088 people in the United States currently share the name Samyra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 303,173 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samyra a Common or Rare Name?
Samyra 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 Samyra Mean?
Samyra means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samyra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samyra Most Popular?
The name Samyra reached peak popularity in 2007, with 57 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 Samyra?
Approximately 1,088 people named Samyra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,099. That works out to roughly 1 in 303,173 Americans.
Is Samyra a rare name?
Samyra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 303,173 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samyra mean?
Samyra means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samyra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samyra are male and 100% are female.
When was Samyra most popular?
Samyra peaked in 2007 with 57 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.