Esmeralda vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmeralda

Girl #350 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#350
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Esmy, Alda

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esmeralda Rank #350
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #350 for Esmeralda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmeralda ___

  • Esmeralda Rose
  • Esmeralda Maria
  • Esmeralda Grace
  • Esmeralda Sofia
  • Esmeralda Elena
  • Esmeralda Lucia

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmeralda or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Esmeralda at #350 in the United States.

What do Esmeralda and Samara mean?

Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Esmeralda and Samara boy or girl names?

Esmeralda is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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