UK girl's name
Samayra
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "protected by God".
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.
Samayra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samayra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Samayra. 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
- • Samayra ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 girls were registered as Samayra.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samayra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2022
6 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Samayra mean?
The name Samayra is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to have roots in the Sanskrit word "samaya," meaning time, season, or appropriate occasion.
In Hindu mythology, Samayra is considered a variant spelling of the name Samaira, which is derived from the Sanskrit words "sama" meaning equal or balanced, and "aira" meaning air or wind. This name is often associated with the concept of harmony, balance, and calmness, much like the gentle breeze.
The earliest known record of the name Samayra can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu scriptures, where it was used as a name for female deities or goddesses symbolizing beauty, grace, and serenity.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Samayra can be found in the 12th-century Hindu manuscript, the Puranas, which mentions a character named Samayra, who was known for her wisdom and spiritual enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Samayra. For instance, Samayra Devi (1501-1567) was a renowned Indian poet and composer from the Vaishnava tradition, who wrote devotional songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Another notable figure was Samayra Begum (1735-1809), a powerful and influential female ruler of the Mughal Empire in India, who was known for her patronage of arts, literature, and architecture.
In the literary world, Samayra Nair (1876-1942) was an acclaimed Indian writer and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education through her writings and activism.
In the realm of music, Samayra Mazumdar (1920-1998) was a celebrated Indian classical vocalist and a recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contributions to Hindustani classical music.
More recently, Samayra Khan (1985-present) is a British-Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows, garnering critical acclaim for her performances.
While the name Samayra may have originated in the Indian subcontinent, its meaning and significance have transcended cultural boundaries, making it a popular choice for parents around the world seeking a name that embodies balance, harmony, and grace.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samayra over time
The chart below shows babies named Samayra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Samayra, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samayra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samayra 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 | #3991 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4686 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Samayra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samayra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Samayra was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Samayra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Samayra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samayra?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "protected by God".
How many people are called Samayra in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Samayra across the 4 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.