Avigail vs Samarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avigail

Girl #2,521 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"father's joy, source of joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,521
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Gail, Abby

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Avigail Rank #2,521
Samarah Rank #2,413

Samarah is more popular, ranked #2413 vs #2521 for Avigail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avigail ___

  • Avigail Leah
  • Avigail Miriam
  • Avigail Chaya
  • Avigail Sarah
  • Avigail Rivka
  • Avigail Rachel

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 Avigail

Yael Noam Tamar Eliad Shira

If you choose Samarah

Amara Zara Leila Yasmine Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avigail or Samarah more popular?

Samarah is more popular, ranked #2413 compared to Avigail at #2521 in the United States.

What do Avigail and Samarah mean?

Avigail means "father's joy, source of joy" (Hebrew origin). Samarah means "guardian, watchman" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Avigail and Samarah boy or girl names?

Avigail is primarily a girl name. Samarah is primarily a girl name.

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