Samba
Pronunciation: [ s-AHMB-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 167 babies have been named Samba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,937 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,937
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Samba
Samba is a boy name .
Samba is currently ranked #10,937 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samba include Sam, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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