Carlee vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlee

Girl #1,685 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman, strong woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,685
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Car, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carlee Rank #1,685
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #1685 for Carlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlee ___

  • Carlee Ann
  • Carlee Jo
  • Carlee Mae
  • Carlee Grace
  • Carlee Jane
  • Carlee Lynn

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlee

Hallie Lottie Millie Bentley Brady

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlee or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Carlee at #1685 in the United States.

What do Carlee and Samara mean?

Carlee means "free woman, strong woman" (Germanic origin).

Are Carlee and Samara boy or girl names?

Carlee is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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