Samira vs Yara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samira

Girl #771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#771
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mira

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samira Rank #771
Yara Rank #578

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 vs #771 for Samira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samira ___

  • Samira Nour
  • Samira Aisha
  • Samira Leila
  • Samira Yasmin
  • Samira Grace
  • Samira Rose

Yara ___

  • Yara Sofia
  • Yara Lena
  • Yara Grace
  • Yara Marie
  • Yara Elise
  • Yara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samira

Amira Layla Yasmine Tariq Kareem

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samira or Yara more popular?

Yara is more popular, ranked #578 compared to Samira at #771 in the United States.

What do Samira and Yara mean?

Samira means "entertaining companion, pleasant conversationalist" (Arabic origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Samira and Yara boy or girl names?

Samira is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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