Melania vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melania

Girl #1,608 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-complexioned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Slovenian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mel, Meli

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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Melania Rank #1,608
Samaria Rank #1,718

Melania is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melania ___

  • Melania Rose
  • Melania Grace
  • Melania Anne
  • Melania Louise
  • Melania Sophia
  • Melania Elena

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Melania

Ivanka Barron Sebastian Natalia Valentina

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melania or Samaria more popular?

Melania is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Melania and Samaria mean?

Melania means "dark-complexioned" (Greek origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Melania and Samaria boy or girl names?

Melania is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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