Katara vs Samari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katara

Girl #2,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing water, to drip or trickle"

Origin: Arabic (possible inspiration)

Cultural Roots

American fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,569
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Tara

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Samari

Girl #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watch mountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Katara Rank #2,569
Samari Rank #2,392

Samari is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2569 for Katara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katara ___

  • Katara Rose
  • Katara Grace
  • Katara Jade
  • Katara Pearl
  • Katara River
  • Katara Mae

Samari ___

  • Samari Grace
  • Samari Rose
  • Samari Lynn
  • Samari Nicole
  • Samari Jade
  • Samari Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katara

Zara Aria Mira Korra Lyra

If you choose Samari

Amari Kai Zion Maliyah Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katara or Samari more popular?

Samari is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Katara at #2569 in the United States.

What do Katara and Samari mean?

Katara means "flowing water, to drip or trickle" (Arabic (possible inspiration) origin). Samari means "guardian, watch mountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Katara and Samari boy or girl names?

Katara is primarily a girl name. Samari is primarily a girl name.

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