Samira
Meaning: Entertaining companion, enchanting
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #1145
Total births: 416
History: Samira has been chosen by Canadian families who value the way names carry personal identity and cultural heritage across the country's vast landscape.
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| Current rank (2024) | #1390 |
| Babies named Samira in 2024 | 8 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 416 |
| Peak year | 1994 (17 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #507 |
| Years in records | 1987–2024 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 614 spots |
Frequently asked about Samira
What does the name Samira mean?
Samira means “Entertaining companion, enchanting” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Samira?
Samira has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Entertaining companion, enchanting”.
How popular is Samira in Canada?
Samira ranked #1390 in Canada in 2024 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Samira most popular?
Samira peaked in 1994 with 17 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Samira a boy or girl name?
Samira is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Samiras in registered births are female.
Is the name Samira rising or falling in popularity?
Samira has fallen 614 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #776 in 2019 to #1390 in 2024.
How long has Samira been recorded in Canada?
Samira appears in birth records in Canada across 36 years — from 1987 through 2024.