Samira

sa-MEER-ah

Arabic

"companion in evening conversation"

Samira Origin and Meaning

The name Samira is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "companion in evening conversation".

Shiny cousin of Samara with an intriguing meaning. Increasingly associated with the charming Samira Wiley, a perennial scene-stealer on "Orange is the New Black" and "The Handmaid's Tale."

Samira Rank in US Top 1000

# 802 in the US

Samira Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1504 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Samira

• 802 US 2023
• 1504 Nameberry 2025
• 857 England 2021
• 166 Germany 2016
• 197 Switzerland 2022

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Famous People Named Samira

• Samira Ahmed British TV reporter
• Samira Bellil (1972 2004), French feminist & activist
• Samira Besic Bosnian,German ex,singer of MAXX
• Samira Makhmalbaf Iranian film director
• Samira Said Moroccan singer
• Samira Shahbandar second wife of Saddam Hussein
• Samira Tewfik Lebanese Syrian singer
• Samira Wiley American actress

The name Samira in Pop Culture

• Samira Fawaz TV Personality on "All American Muslim"
• Samira (Samuel by birth) character in "Normal Lost Phone"