Samara Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Samara Overview

Meaning

Guardian, elm-tree seed, protected by God

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew word “shamar,” meaning “guardian” or “protected by God.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/səˈmɑːrə/

Popularity

Samara is well-received in various countries and has been rising in the USA. In 2023, Samara ranked #315 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Mythological, Unique, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Graceful, serene, nurturing
A Deep Dive

Samara Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Samira, Samantha, Samia, Samaira, Samanta, Samyra, Samarah

Common Nicknames

Sammie, Sammi, Samm, Mari

Diminutives

Sam, Sara, Ari, Sama, Mimi

Famous People

  • Samara Weaving
    (Australian Actress)
  • Samara Ginsberg
    (British Cellist)
  • Samara Golden
    (American Artist)
  • Samara Felippo
    (Brazilian Actress)
  • Samara Joy
    (American Jazz Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Samara Morgan
    ("The Ring," Film Series)
  • Samara Cook
    ("Pretty Little Liars," TV Series)
  • Samara
    ("Samara's Song," Novel)
  • Samara
    ("Samara's Journey," Film)
  • Samara
    ("The Samara Chronicles," Comic Series)

Places

  • Samara City
    (Samara Oblast, Russia)
  • Samara River
    (Samara Oblast, Russia)
  • Samara Beach
    (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
  • Samara State University
    (Samara Oblast, Russia)

What Is the Meaning of Samara?

Samara means “guardian” or “protected by God.” People with Samara as their name are often seen as strong and dependable, with a natural inclination to protect and care for others.

What Is the Origin of The Name Samara?

Samara has Hebrew roots and is linked to the word “shamar,” which means “to protect.” Over time, it has been adopted by various cultures, each adding its unique touch to the name.

Samara Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Samara in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3732021#2992022#2592023
Top 3 Rankings#2562018#2592023#2992022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Samara

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023259
(+40 from 2022)
1190
(+122 from 2022)
0.06803
2022299
(+74 from 2021)
1068
(+235 from 2021)
0.05956
2021373
(-23 from 2020)
833
(-52 from 2020)
0.04650
2020350
(-22 from 2019)
885
(-93 from 2019)
0.05007
2019328
(-72 from 2018)
978
(-290 from 2018)
0.05330
2018256
(+67 from 2017)
1268
(+259 from 2017)
0.06818
2017323
(+151 from 2016)
1009
(+339 from 2016)
0.05341
2016474
(+159 from 2015)
670
(+219 from 2015)
0.03461
2015633
No change from 2014
451
(-1 from 2014)
0.02312
2014633
(-50 from 2013)
452
(-40 from 2013)
0.02310
2013583
(-15 from 2012)
492
(-24 from 2012)
0.02552
2012568
(-11 from 2011)
516
(-9 from 2011)
0.02661
2011557
(+43 from 2010)
525
(+37 from 2010)
0.02709
2010600
(-91 from 2009)
488
(-106 from 2009)
0.02489
2009509
(-9 from 2008)
594
(-35 from 2008)
0.02933
2008500
(-44 from 2007)
629
(-78 from 2007)
0.03020
2007456
(-107 from 2006)
707
(-241 from 2006)
0.03340
2006349
(+31 from 2005)
948
(+123 from 2005)
0.04535
2005380
(-15 from 2004)
825
(-32 from 2004)
0.04065
2004365
(+91 from 2003)
857
(+201 from 2003)
0.04247
2003456
(+467 from 2002)
656
(+414 from 2002)
0.03269
2002923
(-44 from 2001)
242
(-19 from 2001)
0.01225
2001879
(+9 from 2000)
261
(+13 from 2000)
0.01318
2000888
(+51 from 1999)
248
(+25 from 1999)
0.01243
1999939
(+49 from 1998)
223
(+19 from 1998)
0.01145
1998988
(+2 from 1997)
204
(+7 from 1997)
0.01052
1997990
(+97 from 1996)
197
(+27 from 1996)
0.01032
19961087
(-66 from 1995)
170
(-9 from 1995)
0.00887
19951021
(+27 from 1994)
179
(+5 from 1994)
0.00932
19941048
(+15 from 1993)
174
(+3 from 1993)
0.00893
19931063
(+139 from 1992)
171
(+26 from 1992)
0.00867
19921202
(-85 from 1991)
145
(-14 from 1991)
0.00723
19911117
(+36 from 1990)
159
(+10 from 1990)
0.00782
19901153
(+86 from 1989)
149
(+21 from 1989)
0.00725
19891239
(+88 from 1988)
128
(+20 from 1988)
0.00643
19881327
(+106 from 1987)
108
(+17 from 1987)
0.00562
19871433
(-140 from 1986)
91
(-13 from 1986)
0.00486
19861293
(+26 from 1985)
104
(+3 from 1985)
0.00564
19851319
(-104 from 1984)
101
(-6 from 1984)
0.00547
19841215
(+37 from 1983)
107
(+7 from 1983)
0.00593
19831252
(-59 from 1982)
100
(-14 from 1982)
0.00559
19821193
(-85 from 1981)
114
(-11 from 1981)
0.00628
19811108
(+142 from 1980)
125
(+21 from 1980)
0.00699
19801250
(-96 from 1979)
104
(-11 from 1979)
0.00584
19791154
(-91 from 1978)
115
(-10 from 1978)
0.00667
19781063
(+39 from 1977)
125
(+8 from 1977)
0.00760
19771102
(+47 from 1976)
117
(+16 from 1976)
0.00711
19761149
(+298 from 1975)
101
(+30 from 1975)
0.00643
19751447
(-61 from 1974)
71
(-3 from 1974)
0.00455
19741386
(-85 from 1973)
74
(-4 from 1973)
0.00472
19731301
(+131 from 1972)
78
(+10 from 1972)
0.00502
19721432
(-188 from 1971)
68
(-21 from 1971)
0.00422
19711244
(+340 from 1970)
89
(+29 from 1970)
0.00508
19701584
(+314 from 1969)
60
(+17 from 1969)
0.00328
19691898
(+533 from 1968)
43
(+17 from 1968)
0.00244
19682431
(-56 from 1967)
26
No change from 1967
0.00152
19672375
(+774 from 1966)
26
(+10 from 1966)
0.00151
19663149
(+114 from 1965)
16
(+1 from 1965)
0.00091
19653263
(+430 from 1964)
15
(+2 from 1964)
0.00082
19643693
(+108 from 1963)
13
(+1 from 1963)
0.00066
19633801
(+731 from 1962)
12
(+3 from 1962)
0.00060
19624532
(-1069 from 1961)
9
(-5 from 1961)
0.00044
19613463
(+2233 from 1960)
14
(+8 from 1960)
0.00067
19605696
(-666 from 1959)
6
(-1 from 1959)
0.00029
19595030
(-141 from 1958)
7
No change from 1958
0.00034
19584889
(-958 from 1957)
7
(-3 from 1957)
0.00034
19573931
(+1394 from 1956)
10
(+4 from 1956)
0.00048
19565325
(-1546 from 1955)
6
(-4 from 1955)
0.00029
19553779
(+1369 from 1954)
10
(+4 from 1954)
0.00050
19545148
(-107 from 1953)
6
No change from 1953
0.00030
19535041
(-132 from 1952)
6
No change from 1952
0.00031
19524909
(+505 from 1951)
6
(+1 from 1951)
0.00032
19515414
(-114 from 1950)
5
No change from 1950
0.00027
19505300
(-56 from 1949)
5
No change from 1949
0.00028
19495244
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Samara

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2602021#1842022#1412023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2892021#1742022#1862023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2622021#2722022#1962023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2962021#2672022#2182023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5332021#2452022#3552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2472021#1832022#1752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4602021#5712022#5432023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4572021#5622022#4982023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4162021#3362022#2242023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3822021#3792022#2872023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5072021#2492022#1852023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3712021#2942022#3122023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2592021#2452022#1602023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7422021#5862022#5372023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3372021#3352022#1942023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4502021#5232022#5192023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3672021#2582022#3022023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5602021#2742022#5082023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4472021#3932022#4712023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#9592021#5742022#5292023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8242021#4042022#4622023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8392020#6232021#6612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4182021#3542022#4402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4682021#6052022#3782023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7752021#2982022#2622023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5612021#6212022#3802023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4732021#4212022#2432023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7242021#4062022#4632023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5632020#4732022#4782023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7012021#3892022#3152023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3772021#2772022#2862023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3912021#3792022#1922023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4272021#2852022#4272023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6812020#5742022#4232023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6642020#5492022#2592023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6552016#6382018#4622021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4812018#4922019#4962021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2872017#1632021#2302022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2122019#1502022#1982023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1962006#3802022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4022018#4322019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1462023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1272006

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1942003

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1912006

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2782003

Popularity Rankings for Samara in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#682020#472021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#922021#572022#692023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1102019#1602020#1242021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3982020#3972021#2952023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3642009#3832012#4392014

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5042021#5212022#3792023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4391996

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7752018#4682019#8412021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4782018#7692020#8842021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#7472022#8562023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9152017#8262018#7782019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Samara a Name for Boys or Girls?

In many cultures, Samara is more frequently a girl’s name, aligning with the nurturing and protective traits associated with it.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Samara

Samara in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Samara Weaving (Actress, born 1992): An Australian actress who has starred in films like "Ready or Not" and TV series such as "SMILF."
  • Samara Ginsberg (Cellist, born 1986): A British cellist who has gained popularity for her unique arrangements and performances on social media.
  • Samara Golden (Artist, born 1973): An American contemporary artist whose immersive installations have been exhibited internationally.
  • Samara Felippo (Actress, born 1978): A Brazilian actress who has appeared in numerous telenovelas and theater productions.
  • Samara Joy (Singer, born 1999): An American jazz singer who has received acclaim for her powerful voice and performances.
  • Samara Lubelski (Musician, born 1972): An American musician and singer-songwriter with a notable career in the indie rock and experimental music scenes.
  • Samara Neal (Scientist, 1960–2020): An American scientist recognized for her groundbreaking research in environmental science.
  • Samara Morgan ("The Ring," 2002 Film Series): A vengeful spirit who causes death to anyone who watches her cursed videotape.
  • Samara Cook ("Pretty Little Liars," 2010 TV Series): A character involved in the series' complex web of secrets and lies.
  • Samara ("Samara's Song," 2015 Novel): A heartwarming story about a young girl finding her voice and place in the world.
  • Samara ("Samara's Journey," 2018 Film): Chronicles the adventures of a young woman traveling across the country to find herself.
  • Samara ("The Samara Chronicles," 2012 Comic Series): Follows a heroine's quest to save her world from an impending doom.
  • Samara ("Samara's Melody," 2017 Song): Celebrates the resilience and spirit of a woman named Samara.
  • Samara Blackwell ("Shadowhunters," 2016 TV Series): A fierce warrior fighting against dark forces in a supernatural world.
  • Samara ("Finding Samara," 2019 Play): A moving drama about a woman's search for her true identity amidst life's challenges.
  • Samara City (Samara Oblast, Russia): A large city on the Volga River, known for its aerospace industry and historical architecture.
  • Samara River (Samara Oblast, Russia): A river in the southeastern part of European Russia, a tributary of the Volga River.
  • Samara Beach (Guanacaste, Costa Rica): A tranquil beach town on the Pacific coast, popular for its palm-lined shores and vibrant marine life.
  • Samara State University (Samara Oblast, Russia): A prominent university offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • Samara Bend (Samara Oblast, Russia): A notable geographical feature where the Volga River dramatically bends near the city of Samara.
  • Samara Botanical Garden (Samara Oblast, Russia): A botanical garden that serves as a research and educational center with diverse plant collections.
  • Samara Arena (Samara Oblast, Russia): A modern football stadium built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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