UK girl's name
Samerah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "a gathering of friends at night".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samerah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samerah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1997. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Samerah. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samerah ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Samerah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samerah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Samerah mean?
The name Samerah has its origins in the Arabic language, which is spoken primarily in the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "samara," which means "fruit" or "conversation."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Samerah dates back to the 7th century AD, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic poetry and literature. During this time, the name was associated with beauty, grace, and eloquence, reflecting the cultural significance of poetry and storytelling in the Arab world.
In the 9th century, a famous Arab poet and scholar named Samerah al-Andalusi was born in Cordoba, Spain. She was known for her mastery of the Arabic language and her contributions to the study of literature and rhetoric. Her works were widely celebrated during her lifetime and have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Samerah was Samerah bint Malik al-Ghassani, a 7th-century Arab queen who ruled over parts of modern-day Jordan and Syria. She was renowned for her leadership and political acumen, and her reign was marked by prosperity and stability in the region.
In the 12th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher named Samerah al-Baghdadi was born in Baghdad, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and theology, and his works were widely studied and influential throughout the Islamic world.
Samerah al-Qurayshi was a 16th-century Arab explorer and navigator who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire. He led several expeditions across the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, and his voyages helped establish trade routes and strengthen the Empire's naval presence in the region.
Throughout history, the name Samerah has been associated with intelligence, eloquence, and a deep appreciation for literature and the arts. While the name has its roots in the Arab world, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been embraced by people of various backgrounds and nationalities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samerah over time
The chart below shows babies named Samerah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1997. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samerah, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1997, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samerah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samerah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3810 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Samerah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samerah in the UK right now?
In 1997, Samerah was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samerah most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Samerah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samerah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "a gathering of friends at night".
How many people are called Samerah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Samerah 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.