Ada vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ada Rank #193
Samara Rank #309

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ada ___

  • Ada Rose
  • Ada Louise
  • Ada Grace
  • Ada Jane
  • Ada Pearl
  • Ada Claire

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ada

Iris Violet Hazel Felix Oscar

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ada or Samara more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Ada and Samara mean?

Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Ada and Samara boy or girl names?

Ada is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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