Dawn vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawn

Girl #1,850 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"first light of day, sunrise"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,850
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dawn Rank #1,850
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1850 for Dawn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawn ___

  • Dawn Marie
  • Dawn Elizabeth
  • Dawn Michelle
  • Dawn Renee
  • Dawn Louise
  • Dawn Ann

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 Dawn

April Joy Gail Lynn Heather

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawn or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Dawn at #1850 in the United States.

What do Dawn and Samaria mean?

Dawn means "first light of day, sunrise" (Old English origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Dawn and Samaria boy or girl names?

Dawn is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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