Samarah

Samarah - A very unique female name

Samarah appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #2153. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Samarah and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Samarah? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Samarah. The baby girl name Samarah was given to 30 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2508 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 43,449 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Samarah peaked in popularity 20 years ago in 2006 on position 1803.

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Samarah is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Samarah is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #1,019 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #3,227.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Samarah is where you live.

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Samarah origin and meaning

Modern spelling of Samara

Spelling variant of Samara, a name with split roots — Arabic samar, 'evening conversation,' a Russian city and river name, and a Hebrew reading 'protected by God' that is disputed

Samarah is Samara with a final h. Samara itself arrives from several directions at once, which is why its meaning is honestly uncertain. This spelling appears from the 1980s onward at low levels and is currently rising slightly.

Origin uncertain

Samarah is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Samarah, pop culture references for the name Samarah and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Samarah

We've found the following names that sound similar to Samarah, sorted by popularity.

Summer / Samara / Samira / Sommer / Samaria / Samirah / Samaira / Somer / Samari / Shamira /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Samarah

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Samarah a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Samarah?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

sah-MAHR-uh · /sɑˈmɑrə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Samara — The standard spelling

Nicknames: SamMara

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Samarah is picked for Samara's flowing sound with a final h that feels more finished.

Worth knowing

• Samara's meaning is genuinely contested, and Samarah is easily confused with Samirah, a different name