Nisa vs Samiah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nisa Rank #5,057
Samiah Rank #5,138

Nisa is more popular, ranked #5057 vs #5138 for Samiah.

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

Samiah ___

  • Samiah Rose
  • Samiah Noura
  • Samiah Jade
  • Samiah Grace
  • Samiah Fatima
  • Samiah Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nisa

Amira Leila Zara Yasmin Kareem

If you choose Samiah

Zaynab Omar Yusuf Layla Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nisa or Samiah more popular?

Nisa is more popular, ranked #5057 compared to Samiah at #5138 in the United States.

What do Nisa and Samiah mean?

Nisa means "women (plural)" (Arabic origin). Samiah means "noble, high-minded" (Arabic origin).

Are Nisa and Samiah boy or girl names?

Nisa is primarily a girl name. Samiah is primarily a girl name.

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