Madina vs Samiya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madina

Girl #2,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Central Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,234
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Dina

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Samiya

Girl #2,044 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sublime, high-ranking"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic East African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,044
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sam, Sami

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Popularity Comparison

Madina Rank #2,234
Samiya Rank #2,044

Samiya is more popular, ranked #2044 vs #2234 for Madina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madina ___

  • Madina Noor
  • Madina Fatima
  • Madina Layla
  • Madina Safa
  • Madina Yasmine
  • Madina Hana

Samiya ___

  • Samiya Fatima
  • Samiya Noor
  • Samiya Zahra
  • Samiya Aisha
  • Samiya Layla
  • Samiya Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Madina

Rayaan Zara Ibrahim Amira Khalid

If you choose Samiya

Amira Naomi Layla Idris Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madina or Samiya more popular?

Samiya is more popular, ranked #2044 compared to Madina at #2234 in the United States.

What do Madina and Samiya mean?

Madina means "city" (Arabic origin). Samiya means "sublime, high-ranking" (Arabic origin).

Are Madina and Samiya boy or girl names?

Madina is primarily a girl name. Samiya is primarily a girl name.

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