How old is someone named Samiyah?
The average Samiyah is 14 years old.
Half of all living Samiyahs are between 9 and 18.
When was Samiyah popular?
Samiyah rose fast and peaked in 2011, then faded almost as fast. 71% of all Samiyahs were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 228 | 230 |
| 2000s | 1,541 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 2,580 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 885 | 880 |
How many Samiyahs are still alive?
About 5,200 Samiyahs are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 5,300 babies named Samiyah since 1982.
Nearly every Samiyah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Samiyah?
About half of living Samiyahs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 49%
- Gen Alpha 49%
Is Samiyah an old name?
No. Samiyah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Samiyah will be 31 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Samiyah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Samiyahs are women.
Names the same age as Samiyah
NAME TWIN
Samiyah's name twin is Lillianna. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lillianna's age curve is the closest match to Samiyah's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Samiyah
How old is the average Samiyah?
The average Samiyah in the US is 14 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Samiyah?
About 5,200 Samiyahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,300 babies given the name since 1982.
When was the name Samiyah most popular?
In 2011, when about 340 baby girls were named Samiyah.
Is Samiyah a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Samiyahs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this