Elaina vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elaina

Girl #254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#254
Total SSA Count
1,252
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Laina, Lana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elaina Rank #254
Samara Rank #309

Elaina is more popular, ranked #254 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elaina ___

  • Elaina Rose
  • Elaina Grace
  • Elaina Marie
  • Elaina Claire
  • Elaina Jane
  • Elaina Louise

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Sebastian Natalia Adriana Dominic Sophia

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elaina or Samara more popular?

Elaina is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Elaina and Samara mean?

Elaina means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Elaina and Samara boy or girl names?

Elaina is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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