Semira vs Soha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Semira

Girl #6,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fulfilled desire, exalted"

Origin: Amharic/Ethiopian

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian African Arabic Hebrew Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,505
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Semi, Mira, Sem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Soha

Girl #6,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,423
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Soh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Semira Rank #6,505
Soha Rank #6,423

Soha is more popular, ranked #6423 vs #6505 for Semira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Semira ___

  • Semira Grace
  • Semira Rose
  • Semira Marie
  • Semira Faith
  • Semira Lily
  • Semira Amara

Soha ___

  • Soha Nour
  • Soha Farah
  • Soha Layla
  • Soha Yasmin
  • Soha Lina
  • Soha Jana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Semira

Amara Zara Layla Nadia Fatima

If you choose Soha

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Ziyad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semira or Soha more popular?

Soha is more popular, ranked #6423 compared to Semira at #6505 in the United States.

What do Semira and Soha mean?

Semira means "fulfilled desire, exalted" (Amharic/Ethiopian origin). Soha means "dim star, barely visible star (Alcor)" (Arabic origin).

Are Semira and Soha boy or girl names?

Semira is primarily a girl name. Soha is primarily a girl name.

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