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The baby name Sameera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈmiːrə/ — sah-MEE-rah.

Sameera is Arabic, Hindi in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic, Hindi
Pronunciation: /səˈmiːrə/ — sah-MEE-rah

What is the meaning of the name Sameera ?

The baby name Sameera is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈmiːrə/ — sah-MEE-rah.

Sameera is Arabic, Hindi in Origin.

Sameera is a cross-cultural name with dual roots. In Arabic (Samīra, سميرة), it is the feminine of Samir, from the root s-m-r “to converse by night,” meaning “evening companion” or “one who delights in conversation,” an image celebrated in classical poetry. In Sanskrit (Samīra, समीर) it means “wind, breeze,” an epithet of the air-god Vayu; in South Asia Sameer is typically masculine, while Sameera is common for girls and sometimes unisex.

Variants include Samira, Samirah, Sameerah, Semira, and the masculine Sameer/Samir. The -ee- spelling reflects South Asian English usage, while Samira predominates in Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and East African contexts. The name spread with Arabic and Persian literary culture and has seen wider global adoption since the late 20th century through migration and media. Nicknames include Sam, Sami/Sammy, and Mira; meanings invoke sociable charm or a refreshing, gentle breeze.

Sameera has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sameera

Sameera Reddy Actor · Born 1978 · India Sameera Reddy is best known as a former Indian actress who worked mainly in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films. She made her film debut in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya (2002) and went on to appear in movies like Musafir and Vaaranam Aayiram.

Sameera – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
MV Boys 0 #62 16 3,375
AF Girls 0 #75 20 2,402
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
OM 0 #105 12 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
AE Girls 0 #124 585 20,968
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
JO 0 #125 13 2,158
JO Girls 0 #127 414 7,570
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
AE 0 #158 20 10,220
OM Girls 0 #162 255 15,987
QA Girls 0 #170 149 15,378
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
KW Girls 0 #236 312 19,177
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
SA Girls 0 #239 1,115 25,931
SA 0 #246 50 10,560
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
JP Boys 0 #273 25 7,909
SD Girls 0 #279 67 7,678
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
BH 0 #281 301 17,937
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
Canada Girls 2021 #286 5 2,910
YE 0 #309 73 8,639
PS Girls 0 #313 235 10,981
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
MU Girls 0 #327 25 8,539
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BD Girls 0 #354 33 8,413
JO Boys 0 #365 13 7,057
Finland Girls 0 #376 16 1,368
Finland Boys 0 #408 20 2,041
ZA 0 #408 40 14,421
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
IQ Girls 0 #427 78 11,303
IL Girls 0 #446 176 11,648
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
QA Boys 0 #489 220 18,093
LY 0 #515 21 12,703
IN Girls 0 #516 116 13,121
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #567 20 18,916
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
SY 0 #599 131 11,684
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
KW Boys 0 #605 165 18,755
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
NG Girls 0 #620 169 15,093
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
OM Boys 0 #827 55 17,948
AE Boys 0 #855 239 22,615
EG Girls 0 #884 76 14,742
United States Girls 2024 #900 17 8,487
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
ZA Girls 0 #914 228 25,928
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #979 16 24,821
IN Boys 0 #982 20 16,750
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,285 331 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,298 174 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415

Sameera is popular in 45 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Sameera

Sameera is predominantly a girl's name.
Sameera is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /səˈmiːrə/ — sah-MEE-rah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Samira, Samirah, Sameerah, Samiira and Sameeraah.
Across languages, Sameera has these equivalents: Sameer (male, Arabic/Sanskrit), Samir (male), Samira (alternate transliteration).
Yes — Sameera ranked #286 in Canada in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Sameera ranks highest in Canada (#286 in 2021).
Sameera's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #902 in 2014 to #900 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Sameera are in our database, including Sameera Reddy (Actor).