Raisa vs Samina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raisa

Girl #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,835
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Rai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Samina

Girl #4,832 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"healthy, plentiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Urdu South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,832
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sami, Mina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raisa Rank #4,835
Samina Rank #4,832

Samina is more popular, ranked #4832 vs #4835 for Raisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raisa ___

  • Raisa Sophia
  • Raisa Elena
  • Raisa Miriam
  • Raisa Nadia
  • Raisa Vera
  • Raisa Lena

Samina ___

  • Samina Fatima
  • Samina Noor
  • Samina Zara
  • Samina Layla
  • Samina Aisha
  • Samina Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raisa

Masha Nadia Vera Alexei Miriam

If you choose Samina

Amina Fatima Zara Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raisa or Samina more popular?

Samina is more popular, ranked #4832 compared to Raisa at #4835 in the United States.

What do Raisa and Samina mean?

Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin). Samina means "healthy, plentiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Raisa and Samina boy or girl names?

Raisa is primarily a girl name. Samina is primarily a girl name.

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