Kegan vs Samata

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keg, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Samata

Girl #58,543 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"equality, equanimity"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Sanskrit Buddhist Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58,543
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sama

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Samata Rank #58,543

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #58543 for Samata.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kegan ___

  • Kegan James
  • Kegan Patrick
  • Kegan Michael
  • Kegan Thomas
  • Kegan Finn
  • Kegan Ryan

Samata ___

  • Samata Priya
  • Samata Devi
  • Samata Lakshmi
  • Samata Noor
  • Samata Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

If you choose Samata

Ananya Arjun Ishaan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Samata more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Samata at #58543 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Samata mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samata means "equality, equanimity" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kegan and Samata boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Samata is primarily a girl name.

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