UK girl's name
Samrah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "evening conversation" or "talk after sunset".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Samrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 10 births.
This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Samrah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samrah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 10 girls were registered as Samrah.
- • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
10 births
Estimated living
119
2026
Meaning
What does Samrah mean?
The name Samrah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "samra," which means "dark-complexioned" or "brown-skinned." The name was likely given to individuals with darker skin tones or complexions during the early Islamic era.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Samrah can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, a ruling Islamic empire that emerged after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 AD. Samrah ibn Jundab was a prominent companion of the Prophet and a revered figure in early Islamic history, known for his wisdom and piety.
In the 9th century AD, during the Abbasid Caliphate, a woman named Samrah bint Yahya al-Jawhariyyah gained recognition as a skilled poet and literary figure. Her works were celebrated for their eloquence and artistic merit, showcasing the cultural significance of the name during that period.
Throughout the medieval Islamic world, the name Samrah was associated with individuals of scholarly and religious distinction. One noteworthy figure was Samrah al-Marwazi, a renowned scholar and hadith collector who lived in the 9th century AD and made significant contributions to the preservation of Islamic traditions and teachings.
In the 11th century AD, Samrah ibn Malik al-Ghassani was a renowned Arab poet and philosopher from Spain. His poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him widespread acclaim and influencing subsequent generations of writers.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria, which spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries, the name Samrah was borne by several influential figures. One such individual was Samrah al-Misri, a renowned scholar and jurist who played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and legal systems.
These examples illustrate the rich historical legacy of the name Samrah, which has been carried by individuals renowned for their intellect, artistic expression, and religious devotion across various eras and regions of the Islamic world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samrah over time
The chart below shows babies named Samrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samrah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samrah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samrah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4377 | 42 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3266 | 56 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2366 | 19 | 3 |
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FAQ
Samrah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samrah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Samrah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samrah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 10 babies registered as Samrah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samrah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "evening conversation" or "talk after sunset".
How many people are called Samrah in the UK?
A total of 120 babies have been registered as Samrah across the 22 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.