Sama vs Zayna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sama

Girl #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic samaa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

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Zayna

Girl #1,583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, grace"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,583
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Zayn

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Popularity Comparison

Sama Rank #1,383
Zayna Rank #1,583

Sama is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1583 for Zayna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sama ___

  • Sama Leila
  • Sama Nour
  • Sama Rose
  • Sama Jade
  • Sama Yasmine
  • Sama Lynn

Zayna ___

  • Zayna Marie
  • Zayna Sofia
  • Zayna Noor
  • Zayna Layla
  • Zayna Rose
  • Zayna Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sama

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Omar

If you choose Zayna

Zara Amara Yusuf Idris Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sama or Zayna more popular?

Sama is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Zayna at #1583 in the United States.

What do Sama and Zayna mean?

Sama means "sky, heaven" (Arabic samaa origin). Zayna means "beauty, grace" (Arabic origin).

Are Sama and Zayna boy or girl names?

Sama is primarily a girl name. Zayna is primarily a girl name.

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