Hidayah vs Samya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hidayah

Girl #5,078 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present (secondary meaning)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indonesian Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,078
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hida, Daya

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Samya

Girl #4,976 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated, exalted, lofty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,976
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammi

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Popularity Comparison

Hidayah Rank #5,078
Samya Rank #4,976

Samya is more popular, ranked #4976 vs #5078 for Hidayah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hidayah ___

  • Hidayah Nur
  • Hidayah Siti
  • Hidayah Aisyah
  • Hidayah Fatimah
  • Hidayah Zahra
  • Hidayah Maryam

Samya ___

  • Samya Rose
  • Samya Marie
  • Samya Noor
  • Samya Layla
  • Samya Grace
  • Samya Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hidayah

Iman Syifa Raihan Nadia Amira

If you choose Samya

Layla Nadia Amira Zainab Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidayah or Samya more popular?

Samya is more popular, ranked #4976 compared to Hidayah at #5078 in the United States.

What do Hidayah and Samya mean?

Hidayah means "gift, present (secondary meaning)" (Arabic origin). Samya means "elevated, exalted, lofty" (Arabic origin).

Are Hidayah and Samya boy or girl names?

Hidayah is primarily a girl name. Samya is primarily a girl name.

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