Ani vs Samarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ani

Girl #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Armenian Indian Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,331
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ani Rank #2,331
Samarah Rank #2,413

Ani is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2413 for Samarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ani ___

  • Ani Rose
  • Ani Grace
  • Ani Marie
  • Ani Jade
  • Ani Skye
  • Ani Belle

Samarah ___

  • Samarah Grace
  • Samarah Rose
  • Samarah Louise
  • Samarah Jade
  • Samarah Faith
  • Samarah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ani

Eli Mia Leo Ava Kai

If you choose Samarah

Amara Zara Leila Yasmine Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ani or Samarah more popular?

Ani is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Samarah at #2413 in the United States.

What do Ani and Samarah mean?

Ani means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Samarah means "guardian, watchman" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Ani and Samarah boy or girl names?

Ani is primarily a girl name. Samarah is primarily a girl name.

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