Samara

Rank 299th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Samara was 299th most popular baby name for girls and 628th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,062 babies were named Samara in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,165 babies in the United States were named Samara. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Samara is around 16 to 17 years old.

The name "Samara" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Samara include Sam and Mara.

Samara Meaning & Origin

Samara is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "protected by God", evoking a sense of safety and spiritual depth.

The name Samara is described as mysterious, captivating and resilient.

Pronunciation

Samara is pronounced suh-maw-ruh in English. The name Samara has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Samara

  • The name Samara is shared with a city in Russia, which is a major economic, social, political, and cultural hub in the country.

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Geography

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