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Samiha

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggenerous, forgiving · Arabic

Samiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “generous, forgiving”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Samiha has the name Sam hiding inside it.
  • GenerationSamiha peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Samiha you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Samiha would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 322,581 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySamiha first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025

08.517198320002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Samiha

Samiha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “generous, forgiving”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, 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

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Questions about the name Samiha

What does the name Samiha mean?

Samiha means “generous, forgiving” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Samiha?

Samiha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Samiha a boy or girl name?

Samiha is a girl name. In 2025, 5 US girls were named Samiha.

How popular is the name Samiha?

Samiha ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #4,400. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,852 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Samiha?

Samiha is an Arabic girl name meaning “generous, forgiving”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.