Emma vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Samaria Rank #1,718

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1718 for Samaria.

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

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Samaria more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Emma and Samaria mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Emma and Samaria boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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