Eva vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Evie, Eve

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Eva Rank #120
Samara Rank #309

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eva ___

  • Eva Marie
  • Eva Rose
  • Eva Grace
  • Eva Louise
  • Eva Claire
  • Eva Sofia

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eva

Luca Mia Leo Isla Marco

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eva or Samara more popular?

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Eva and Samara mean?

Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eva and Samara boy or girl names?

Eva is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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