Sahira
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist
Origin: Arabic/Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #8777 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Samir. Shares the meaning 'Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist.'
Similar names: saahir, sahir, sahmir, saphira, sapphira, sahra, sair, saira
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sahira? About 1 in 277,375 babies born in 2025 were named Sahira, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sahira
What does the name Sahira mean?
Sahira means “Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist” from Arabic/Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Sahira?
Sahira has Arabic/Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist”.
How popular is Sahira?
Sahira ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Sahira most popular?
Sahira peaked in 2023 with 31 babies registered that year.
Is Sahira a boy or girl name?
Sahira is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sahiras in registered births are female.
Is the name Sahira rising or falling in popularity?
Sahira has fallen 3416 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4946 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Sahira been recorded?
Sahira appears in birth records across 39 years — from 1985 through 2025.