Samaria Girl

Popularity: #832 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-MAR-ee-uh / /səˈmɛəriə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'watchtower'; English: derived from the place name Samaria

Historical & Cultural Background

Samaria is a historical region mentioned in the Bible, known as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with strength and protection. In modern times, it has gained popularity as a feminine given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Samaria has seen a modest rise in popularity as a girl's name in the United States in recent years.

Similar Names

AmaraSamaraSaraiSiennaSoleil

Variants

  • Samara

International Variants

  • Samaria (English)

Famous people named Samaria

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Fictional characters named Samaria

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Sibling Suggestions

SamanthaSabrinaSelenaSierraSavannah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Samaria was first seen in the United States in 1952. Samaria has ranked as high as #1147 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Samaria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Samaria (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 20
29%
GA 15
22%
CA 8
12%
FL 8
12%
NC 7
10%
IL 5
7%
NY 5
7%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19526
19616
19629
19645
19665
19686
19697
197025
197116
19727
197314
197411
197612
197721
197818
197916
198015
198119
198216
198317
198421
198519
198624
198717
198824
198931
199046
199150
199263
199359
199443
199571
199669
199791
1998126
1999114
2000125
2001145
2002116
2003175
2004203
2005206
2006209
2007241
2008195
2009160
2010161
2011153
2012140
2013134
201498
201594
201660
201797
201860
201963
202060
202189
202284
2023101
2024118