How Many People Are Named Samara?
21,807
people in the United States are named Samara
1 in 15,362 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1763
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0065%
Of US population
Peak Year
2018
1,270 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Possibly derived from the biblical place name Samaria, which means "watch mountain" in Hebrew.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 15.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1949 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,037
Texas
2,357
New York
1,995
Florida
1,401
Illinois
774
New Jersey
700
Pennsylvania
607
Ohio
594
Georgia
575
North Carolina
573
💡 Fun Facts About "Samara"
- 997 babies were named Samara in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2018
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1949
- Most popular in California
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