Amiya vs Sama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiya

Girl #1,421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delightful, nectar-like"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,421
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ami, Miya, Mia

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Sama

Girl #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic samaa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

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Popularity Comparison

Amiya Rank #1,421
Sama Rank #1,383

Sama is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1421 for Amiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amiya ___

  • Amiya Rose
  • Amiya Grace
  • Amiya Nicole
  • Amiya Simone
  • Amiya Renee
  • Amiya Joy

Sama ___

  • Sama Leila
  • Sama Nour
  • Sama Rose
  • Sama Jade
  • Sama Yasmine
  • Sama Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amiya

Amara Zara Imani Nadia Aviana

If you choose Sama

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiya or Sama more popular?

Sama is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Amiya at #1421 in the United States.

What do Amiya and Sama mean?

Amiya means "delightful, nectar-like" (Sanskrit origin). Sama means "sky, heaven" (Arabic samaa origin).

Are Amiya and Sama boy or girl names?

Amiya is primarily a girl name. Sama is primarily a girl name.

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