Nisa vs Samar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nisa

Girl #5,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"women (plural)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Turkish Arabic Persian Malay

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,057
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

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Popularity Comparison

Nisa Rank #5,057
Samar Rank #2,297

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 vs #5057 for Nisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nisa ___

  • Nisa Maryam
  • Nisa Fatima
  • Nisa Leila
  • Nisa Zahra
  • Nisa Amina
  • Nisa Hana

Samar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nisa

Amira Leila Zara Yasmin Kareem

If you choose Samar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nisa or Samar more popular?

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 compared to Nisa at #5057 in the United States.

What do Nisa and Samar mean?

Nisa means "women (plural)" (Arabic origin).

Are Nisa and Samar boy or girl names?

Nisa is primarily a girl name. Samar is primarily a boy name.

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