Janessa 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

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Popularity Comparison

Janessa Rank #1,576
Samaria Rank #1,718

Janessa is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janessa ___

  • Janessa Marie
  • Janessa Leigh
  • Janessa Grace
  • Janessa Rose
  • Janessa Lynn
  • Janessa Kate

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Janessa

Brianna Taryn Colton Brayden Sienna

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janessa or Samaria more popular?

Janessa is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Janessa and Samaria mean?

Janessa means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Janessa and Samaria boy or girl names?

Janessa is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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