Sameera is of Arabic origin, translating to 'companion' or 'helper'. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. In the Arabic language, it can also be written as Samira or Sameerah. This name gained popularity globally due to its appealing sound and meaning. It's composed of two parts: 'sami', which means 'heard' or 'obeyed', and '-ra', a feminine suffix.
The name Sameera experienced a notable rise in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-2010s, with a significant peak in recent years.