Samurai
Pronunciation: [ s-AM-oor-eye ]
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Samurai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 30 babies have been named Samurai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samurai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,200 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,200
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin paulus origin
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About the Name Samurai
Samurai is a boy name .
Samurai is currently ranked #32,200 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samurai include Sam, Samu, Samuy, Samuie, Rai, Raiy, Raiie, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samurai include Samuel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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