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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |