Iman vs Samaya

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

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Samaya

Girl #1,984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"appointed time, divine meeting"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Arabic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,984
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Maya, Sama

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Popularity Comparison

Iman Rank #1,896
Samaya Rank #1,984

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #1984 for Samaya.

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

Samaya ___

  • Samaya Rose
  • Samaya Grace
  • Samaya Jade
  • Samaya Pearl
  • Samaya Nour
  • Samaya Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

If you choose Samaya

Amara Zara Layla Aria Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iman or Samaya more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Samaya at #1984 in the United States.

What do Iman and Samaya mean?

Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin). Samaya means "appointed time, divine meeting" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Iman and Samaya boy or girl names?

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

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