Samara
girl name#320 in 2025Samara entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #256 in 2018, ranks #320 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1949–2025
#320
rank today
#256
peak (2018)
957
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #4877 |
| 1960s | #3430 |
| 1970s | #1286 |
| 1980s | #1263 |
| 1990s | #1060 |
| 2000s | #571 |
| 2010s | #496 |
| 2020s | #319 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Samara has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 22,500 people named Samara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samara is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samara in 2025?
- Samara ranks #320 among US girl names in 2025, with 957 babies given the name.
- When was the name Samara most popular?
- Samara peaked in 2018, reaching #256 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samara with classmates?
- Samara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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