Magnolia vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magnolia

Girl #138 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#138
Total SSA Count
2,146
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maggie, Nola, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Magnolia Rank #138
Samara Rank #309

Magnolia is more popular, ranked #138 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magnolia ___

  • Magnolia Rose
  • Magnolia Jane
  • Magnolia Pearl
  • Magnolia Mae
  • Magnolia Grace
  • Magnolia Faye

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Magnolia

Violet Clementine Cora Rosemary Jasper

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnolia or Samara more popular?

Magnolia is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Magnolia and Samara mean?

Magnolia means "flower named for botanist Pierre Magnol" (Latin origin).

Are Magnolia and Samara boy or girl names?

Magnolia is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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