Samah
3 countries#3079 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Samah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
723 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 2007 with 34 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Nord, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
447 births recorded 1978–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1991 with 18 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
361 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 2003 with 27 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
361 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 27 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Samah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1956 | — |
| 2004 | #2115 | ↓159 |
| 2005 | #1605 | ↑510 |
| 2006 | #3074 | ↓1469 |
| 2007 | #1156 | ↑1918 |
| 2008 | #1214 | ↓58 |
| 2009 | #1449 | ↓235 |
| 2010 | #1894 | ↓445 |
| 2011 | #1852 | ↑42 |
| 2012 | #2469 | ↓617 |
| 2013 | #2246 | ↑223 |
| 2014 | #2498 | ↓252 |
| 2015 | #2353 | ↑145 |
| 2016 | #3681 | ↓1328 |
| 2017 | #3326 | ↑355 |
| 2018 | #3591 | ↓265 |
| 2019 | #3632 | ↓41 |
| 2020 | #4440 | ↓808 |
| 2021 | #5927 | ↓1487 |
| 2022 | #3079 | ↑2848 |
Frequently asked questions about Samah
Is Samah a popular name?
Yes — Samah currently ranks #3079 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Samah more common for boys or girls?
Samah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Samah most popular?
Samah peaked in 2007 in France, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Samah rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Samah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2157 in 1972 to #3079 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Samah?
At least 1,531 babies have been recorded with the name Samah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Samah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Samah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.