Samella
girl nameSamella entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1421 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1421
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1900s | #1676 |
| 1910s | #2291 |
| 1920s | #2688 |
| 1930s | #2766 |
| 1940s | #2416 |
| 1950s | #3038 |
| 1960s | #5708 |
| 1970s | #7942 |
| 1980s | #9025 |
| 1990s | #11778 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Samella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Samella alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Samella in 2025?
- Samella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Samella most popular?
- Samella peaked in 1910, reaching #1421 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Samella with classmates?
- Samella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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