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Kiersten vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiersten

Boy #36,869 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek via Latin and Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,869
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kiersten Rank #36,869
Samara Rank #37,062

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #36869 vs #37062 for Samara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiersten or Samara more popular?

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #36869 compared to Samara at #37062 in the United States.

What do Kiersten and Samara mean?

Kiersten means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek via Latin and Scandinavian origin).

Are Kiersten and Samara boy or girl names?

Kiersten is primarily a boy name. Samara is primarily a boy name.

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