Mariah vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariah

Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#413
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ria, Riah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mariah Rank #413
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #413 for Mariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariah ___

  • Mariah Grace
  • Mariah Louise
  • Mariah Lynn
  • Mariah Joy
  • Mariah Faith
  • Mariah Elaine

Samara ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariah

Isaiah Elijah Ariana Selena Brianna

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariah or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Mariah and Samara mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mariah and Samara boy or girl names?

Mariah is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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