Emma vs Samarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samarah

Girl #2,413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,413
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sara, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Samarah Rank #2,413

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2413 for Samarah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Samarah ___

  • Samarah Grace
  • Samarah Rose
  • Samarah Louise
  • Samarah Jade
  • Samarah Faith
  • Samarah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Samarah

Amara Zara Leila Yasmine Idris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Samarah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samarah at #2413 in the United States.

What do Emma and Samarah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Samarah means "guardian, watchman" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Emma and Samarah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Samarah is primarily a girl name.

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