Samah
Meaninggenerosity · Arabic
Samah is an Arabic girl name meaning “generosity”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Samah has the name Sam hiding inside it.
- GenerationSamah peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Samah you'd meet today is about 34 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Samahs too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Samah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 200,000 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySamah first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Samah
Samah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “generosity”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Samah
What does the name Samah mean?
Samah means “generosity” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Joud (“generosity”), Nada (“dew; generosity”) and Ikram (“honor, generosity”).
What is the origin of the name Samah?
Samah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Samah a boy or girl name?
Samah is a girl name. In 2025, 8 US girls were named Samah.
How popular is the name Samah?
Samah ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1991, when it reached #5,181. Over the last five years it has slipped 667 places.
What names are similar to Samah?
If you like Samah, you might also like Joud, Nada and Ikram.
What should I know before naming my baby Samah?
Samah is an Arabic girl name meaning “generosity”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.