Saminah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Saminah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 13 babies have been named Saminah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saminah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,550 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,550
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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American origin
"invented phonetic variant"
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"Christ's meadow or clearing"
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Arabic/Modern American origin
"gracious, caring"
#42,632 in US
Gaelic origin
"descendant of Dubheannach"
#42,374 in US
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About the Name Saminah
Saminah is a girl name .
Saminah is currently ranked #42,550 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saminah include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Saminah include Samira, Samiyah, Samiya, Samia, Samirah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis