Kalaya vs Samaira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samaira

Girl #2,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle evening breeze"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,216
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Samai, Mira

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kalaya Rank #2,204
Samaira Rank #2,216

Kalaya is more popular, ranked #2204 vs #2216 for Samaira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalaya ___

  • Kalaya Rose
  • Kalaya Mae
  • Kalaya Grace
  • Kalaya Ann
  • Kalaya Jean
  • Kalaya Elise

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 Kalaya

Malia Leilani Kai Niko Talia

If you choose Samaira

Amira Zara Layla Aria Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalaya or Samaira more popular?

Kalaya is more popular, ranked #2204 compared to Samaira at #2216 in the United States.

What do Kalaya and Samaira mean?

Kalaya means "beautiful, graceful" (Thai origin). Samaira means "gentle evening breeze" (Arabic origin).

Are Kalaya and Samaira boy or girl names?

Kalaya is primarily a girl name. Samaira is primarily a girl name.

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