#3092024 rank
2018peak year
21,802babies named Samara since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend
Samara popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Samara mean?
Of debated origin, possibly from the Hebrew root shamar, 'to guard' or 'to keep'. It also names the winged seed of the maple tree and spread as a given name in the late 20th century.
OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Stylemodern, nature
Names like Samara
Same era, same vibe — if you like Samara, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Samaras
- Samara Weaving, actress
Spellings & variants
Samaria
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