UK girl's name
Samaa
A feminine Arabic name meaning "lofty" or "exalted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 15 births.
This profile covers 118 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 117 living people in the UK are called Samaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samaa ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 15 girls were registered as Samaa.
- • About 117 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2015
15 births
Estimated living
117
2026
Meaning
What does Samaa mean?
The name Samaa is of Arabic origin and is believed to have its roots in the word "sama," which means "sky" or "heaven" in Arabic. This name has been in use for centuries and has a rich cultural and historical significance.
The name Samaa is particularly popular in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic is widely spoken. It is often associated with beauty, grace, and purity, as the sky is seen as a symbol of the divine and the infinite.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samaa can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry, where it was used to describe the celestial beauty of the night sky. The name also appears in some Islamic texts and scriptures, further solidifying its connection to the Arabic language and culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Samaa. One such person was Samaa al-Ghazali (c. 1058-1111), a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran). She was known for her profound spiritual teachings and her contributions to the development of Sufism.
Another famous Samaa was Samaa Raazi (c. 865-925), a Persian physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote several influential works on philosophy and ethics.
In the modern era, the name Samaa has been carried by several influential women, including Samaa Basmil (born 1986), a Yemeni activist and human rights advocate who has been recognized for her efforts to promote women's rights and democracy in Yemen.
Samaa Shibli (born 1988) is a Palestinian-American author and poet whose works explore themes of identity, displacement, and the experiences of the Palestinian diaspora. Her poetry collections have received critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.
Samaa Elouardighi (born 1994) is a Moroccan professional tennis player who has represented her country in various international tournaments and has achieved notable rankings in both singles and doubles competitions.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Samaa throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement and cultural diversity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Samaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samaa, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4016 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3509 | 70 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3224 | 25 | 4 |
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- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Samaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samaa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Samaa was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Samaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 15 babies registered as Samaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samaa?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "lofty" or "exalted".
How many people are called Samaa in the UK?
A total of 118 babies have been registered as Samaa across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.