High, exalted, or one who hears
Samaiya is a modern name likely derived from the Arabic name Samiyah, meaning 'lofty' or 'exalted.' It is also frequently associated with the Hebrew name Samara or the name Samaria, suggesting a meaning related to 'protected by God' or 'one who hears.'
Less common today
Samaiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,039 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
