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UK girl's name

Sameera

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sociable, talkative companion".

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.

Sameera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sameera 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 2006, with 26 births.

This profile covers 389 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 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 15% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 387 living people in the UK are called Sameera. 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

  • Sameera ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 26 girls were registered as Sameera.
  • About 387 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sameera 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

2006

26 births

Estimated living

387

2026

Meaning

What does Sameera mean?

The name Sameera has its origins in the Arabic language. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "samirah," which means "pleasant conversation" or "entertaining talk." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and parts of South Asia during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sameera can be found in Arabic literature from the 9th century CE. It is mentioned in several works of poetry and prose from that era, often used to describe a woman with a charming and captivating personality.

In Islamic history, there are references to a woman named Sameera who lived during the 7th century CE. She was known for her intelligence and wisdom, and is said to have been a respected scholar and advisor to the early Muslim community.

Throughout the centuries, the name Sameera has been borne by various notable figures across the Middle East and South Asia. One prominent example is Sameera Moussa (1917-1952), an Egyptian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to the field of atomic energy research.

Another historical figure with the name Sameera is Sameera Reddy (born 1983), an Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her work in movies like "Vaaranam Aayiram" and "Tezz."

In the realm of literature, Sameera Khan (born 1976) is a renowned Pakistani writer and poet. Her works explore themes of identity, feminism, and social issues, and she has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to Urdu literature.

Sameera Fazili (born 1972) is a Kashmiri activist and advocate for human rights. She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the plight of Kashmiri civilians caught in the conflict between India and Pakistan, and has been recognized for her efforts both nationally and internationally.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Sameera throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sameera over time

The chart below shows babies named Sameera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Sameera, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sameera
07132026199620102024

Decades

Sameera by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sameera 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 #3682 25 4
2010s #2667 116 10
2000s #1278 190 10
1990s #1319 58 4

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FAQ

Sameera: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sameera in the UK right now?

In 2024, Sameera was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sameera most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 26 babies registered as Sameera in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sameera?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "sociable, talkative companion".

How many people are called Sameera in the UK?

A total of 389 babies have been registered as Sameera across the 28 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.