High, exalted, lofty, or one who hears
Samia is the feminine form of Sami, derived from the Arabic root 'sama' meaning to be high or elevated. It is also associated with the Hebrew root 'shama', meaning to hear or listen. In many cultures, it conveys a sense of noble status or spiritual attentiveness.
Less common today
Samia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,545 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Egyptian belly dancer and film actress
Ghanaian politician and daughter of Kwame Nkrumah
First female President of Tanzania
English actress known for Coronation Street
American indie rock musician known as Samia
