Samara
Samara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Samara
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Сама́ра (Samára).
How popular is Samara?
Since 1880, 22,764 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Samara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #13815 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #320 for girls, with 957 babies given the name.
Names similar to Samara
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Samara
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Samara FAQ
What does the name Samara mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Russian Сама́ра (Samára).
What is the origin of the name Samara?
Samara is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Samara?
Since 1880, 22,764 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Samara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #256 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #13815 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #320 for girls, with 957 babies given the name.
Is Samara a boy or girl name?
Samara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,764 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.