Calla vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calla

Girl #1,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,518
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Callie

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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Calla Rank #1,518
Samaria Rank #1,718

Calla is more popular, ranked #1518 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calla ___

  • Calla Rose
  • Calla Jane
  • Calla Mae
  • Calla Elise
  • Calla Simone
  • Calla Grace

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calla

Iris Juniper Sage Felix Oliver

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calla or Samaria more popular?

Calla is more popular, ranked #1518 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Calla and Samaria mean?

Calla means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Calla and Samaria boy or girl names?

Calla is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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