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

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 15.3 years old

Young (<30) 18,949
86.9%
Adult (30–60) 2,744
12.6%
Senior (>60) 114
0.5%

📈 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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