Samara Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-MAHR-ah / /səˈmɑːrə/Hebrew; Arabic; Native American
Meaning
Hebrew: 'guardian'; Arabic: 'place of rest'; Native American: 'fruit tree'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew culture, Samara is often associated with protection and guardianship. The name has also been used in Arabic-speaking regions, where it conveys a sense of tranquility and rest. Additionally, in some Native American cultures, it symbolizes nature and fertility, reflecting the importance of the land and its resources.
Trend Summary
Samara has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sam
- Sammy
International Variants
- Samara (Russian)
- Samara (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samara was first seen in the United States in 1949. Samara has ranked as high as #496 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Samara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samara (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 153 | |
CA | 150 | |
FL | 92 | |
NY | 49 | |
IL | 47 | |
NC | 34 | |
GA | 34 | |
NJ | 29 | |
CO | 27 | |
WA | 24 | |
AZ | 23 | |
OH | 22 | |
PA | 21 | |
MD | 20 | |
VA | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1949 | 5 |
1950 | 5 |
1951 | 5 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 6 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 6 |
1957 | 10 |
1958 | 7 |
1959 | 7 |
1960 | 6 |
1961 | 14 |
1962 | 9 |
1963 | 12 |
1964 | 13 |
1965 | 15 |
1966 | 16 |
1967 | 26 |
1968 | 26 |
1969 | 43 |
1970 | 60 |
1971 | 89 |
1972 | 68 |
1973 | 78 |
1974 | 74 |
1975 | 71 |
1976 | 101 |
1977 | 117 |
1978 | 125 |
1979 | 115 |
1980 | 104 |
1981 | 125 |
1982 | 114 |
1983 | 100 |
1984 | 107 |
1985 | 101 |
1986 | 104 |
1987 | 91 |
1988 | 108 |
1989 | 128 |
1990 | 150 |
1991 | 159 |
1992 | 145 |
1993 | 171 |
1994 | 174 |
1995 | 179 |
1996 | 170 |
1997 | 197 |
1998 | 204 |
1999 | 223 |
2000 | 248 |
2001 | 261 |
2002 | 242 |
2003 | 656 |
2004 | 857 |
2005 | 825 |
2006 | 948 |
2007 | 707 |
2008 | 629 |
2009 | 594 |
2010 | 488 |
2011 | 525 |
2012 | 516 |
2013 | 492 |
2014 | 452 |
2015 | 452 |
2016 | 670 |
2017 | 1,009 |
2018 | 1,270 |
2019 | 978 |
2020 | 886 |
2021 | 833 |
2022 | 1,068 |
2023 | 1,194 |
2024 | 997 |