Cimani vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cimani

Girl #1,847 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, gem-like"

Origin: African/Swahili

Cultural Roots

East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,847
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cima, Mani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cimani Rank #1,847
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1847 for Cimani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cimani ___

  • Cimani Grace
  • Cimani Joy
  • Cimani Pearl
  • Cimani Faith
  • Cimani Marie
  • Cimani Renee

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 Cimani

Imani Amara Zuri Kamau Jabari

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cimani or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Cimani at #1847 in the United States.

What do Cimani and Samaria mean?

Cimani means "precious, gem-like" (African/Swahili origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Cimani and Samaria boy or girl names?

Cimani is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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