Samah

Samah is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning “Forgiveness.” In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Samah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Forgiveness”

About the name Samah

Samah belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Forgiveness” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Samah first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5347 in 1991, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 439 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Samah in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#5347 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Samah in 2024
11
Total since 1880
439

Samah in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#909 in 2003
Babies named Samah in 2025
13
Total since 1996
397

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samah mean?

Samah means “Forgiveness” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Samah a boy or girl name?

Samah is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Samah?

Samah comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Samah?

Samah first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #5347 in 1991, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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