Emry vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emry

Girl #1,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength"

Origin: Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,784
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Emry Rank #1,784
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1784 for Emry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emry ___

  • Emry Jane
  • Emry Rose
  • Emry Grace
  • Emry Claire
  • Emry Kate
  • Emry Fern

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 Emry

Ivy Wren Finn Archer Hazel

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emry or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Emry at #1784 in the United States.

What do Emry and Samaria mean?

Emry means "home strength" (Germanic Amalric via Old French Émeri origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Emry and Samaria boy or girl names?

Emry is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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