Samarra
Samarra is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,375 in the US, popular nicknames include Sam, Say, and Samie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Samarra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 419 babies have been named Samarra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samarra is past its peak , currently ranked #60,375 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,375
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Samarra
Samarra is a girl name .
Samarra is currently ranked #60,375 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samarra include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samarra include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama, Samaria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis