Iman vs Samaira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Samaira Rank #2,216

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2216 for Samaira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Samaira ___

  • Samaira Rose
  • Samaira Zara
  • Samaira Noor
  • Samaira Jade
  • Samaira Grace
  • Samaira Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Samaira

Amira Zara Layla Aria Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Samaira more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Samaira at #2216 in the United States.

What do Iman and Samaira mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Samaira means "gentle evening breeze" (Arabic origin).

Are Iman and Samaira boy or girl names?

Iman is primarily a boy name. Samaira is primarily a girl name.

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