Samsara
Pronunciation: [ s-uhms-AHR-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samsara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 52 babies have been named Samsara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samsara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,553 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,553
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Samsara
Samsara is a girl name .
Samsara is currently ranked #27,553 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samsara include Sam, Sams, Samsy, Samsie, Ara, Aray, Araie, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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