Samoura Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sah-MOO-rah /sæˈmuːrə/
Origin: Japanese; Arabic
Meaning: Japanese: 'to assist'; Arabic: 'brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, names often reflect virtues or desirable traits. The name Samoura may be associated with the concept of assistance or support.
In Arabic contexts, it can signify bravery, which is a valued characteristic. The name may also reflect cultural influences from both regions, showcasing a blend of meanings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samoura was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Samoura has ranked as high as #18639 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Samoura has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Samoura is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Samoura was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Samoura.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Samoura
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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