Berkeley vs Samarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samarah

Girl #2,413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,413
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sara, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Samarah Rank #2,413

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 vs #2413 for Samarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

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 Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Samarah

Amara Zara Leila Yasmine Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Samarah more popular?

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 compared to Samarah at #2413 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Samarah mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Samarah means "guardian, watchman" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Berkeley and Samarah boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a girl name. Samarah is primarily a girl name.

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