Samara: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced suh-MAR-uh · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Russian (Samara).
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- suh-MAR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #320
- US babies a year
- about 1,012 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Samara?
Samara was the #320 name in the US in 2025, given to 957 babies. It’s rising: up 107% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #320 |
| Canada | #800 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Samara?
Half of US adults named Samara are older than 24; most are between 18 and 53. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Samara
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Samara
How do you pronounce Samara?
Samara is pronounced suh-MAR-uh.
How popular is the name Samara?
Samara was the #320 name in the US in 2025, given to 957 babies. It’s rising: up 107% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Samara?
Half of US adults named Samara are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 53.