Leela vs Sama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leela

Girl #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine play, cosmic sport"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
185
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Leels

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Sama

Girl #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic samaa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leela Rank #1,253
Sama Rank #1,383

Leela is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1383 for Sama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leela ___

  • Leela Rose
  • Leela Mae
  • Leela Grace
  • Leela Priya
  • Leela Ananya
  • Leela Jade

Sama ___

  • Sama Leila
  • Sama Nour
  • Sama Rose
  • Sama Jade
  • Sama Yasmine
  • Sama Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leela

Arjun Dev Mira Kiran Neel

If you choose Sama

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leela or Sama more popular?

Leela is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Sama at #1383 in the United States.

What do Leela and Sama mean?

Leela means "divine play, cosmic sport" (Sanskrit origin). Sama means "sky, heaven" (Arabic samaa origin).

Are Leela and Sama boy or girl names?

Leela is primarily a girl name. Sama is primarily a girl name.

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