Annabelle vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annabelle

Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#349
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Annabelle Rank #349
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #349 for Annabelle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annabelle ___

  • Annabelle Grace
  • Annabelle Rose
  • Annabelle Louise
  • Annabelle Claire
  • Annabelle Jane
  • Annabelle Marie

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Annabelle

Charlotte Eleanor James William Rosalind

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annabelle or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Annabelle at #349 in the United States.

What do Annabelle and Samara mean?

Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin).

Are Annabelle and Samara boy or girl names?

Annabelle is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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