UK girl's name
Sameenah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sameenah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sameenah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 6 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2007. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Sameenah. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sameenah ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 6 girls were registered as Sameenah.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sameenah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
6 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Sameenah mean?
The name Sameenah is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the Semitic languages. It is derived from the Arabic word "sameen," which means "precious" or "valuable." The name Sameenah is believed to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period, around the 7th century AD.
Sameenah is a feminine name that gained popularity among Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It has been associated with Islamic culture and traditions, as many Arabic names have religious or spiritual connotations.
One of the earliest known references to the name Sameenah can be found in classical Arabic literature and poetry. Several Arab poets and writers from the 8th and 9th centuries AD have mentioned the name in their works, often using it as a metaphor for something precious or valuable.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sameenah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sameenah bint al-Hasan (726-790 AD), a renowned Muslim scholar and hadith narrator from Medina. She was highly respected for her knowledge and contributed significantly to the preservation of Islamic traditions.
Another notable figure was Sameenah bint Abi al-Qasim (1018-1087 AD), a prominent Andalusian poet and writer from Cordoba, Spain. Her literary works were highly acclaimed during the golden age of Islamic culture in Andalusia.
In the 12th century, Sameenah al-Baghdadiyah (1114-1192 AD) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. She was well-versed in various fields, including jurisprudence, hadith, and Arabic literature.
During the Ottoman Empire period, Sameenah Sultan (1490-1550 AD) was a prominent figure. She was the daughter of Sultan Bayezid II and played an influential role in the Ottoman court and society.
More recently, Sameenah Mukhtar (1932-2008) was a renowned Egyptian actress and singer who gained widespread popularity in the Arab world. She was known for her versatile performances in numerous films and theatrical productions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Sameenah. The name has maintained its significance and has been passed down through generations, carrying the essence of its meaning – something precious and valuable.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sameenah over time
The chart below shows babies named Sameenah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sameenah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sameenah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sameenah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3871 | 9 | 2 |
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FAQ
Sameenah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sameenah in the UK right now?
In 2007, Sameenah was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sameenah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 6 babies registered as Sameenah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sameenah?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "exalted" or "elevated".
How many people are called Sameenah in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Sameenah across the 2 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.