Novaleigh vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Novaleigh Rank #1,799
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1799 for Novaleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Novaleigh ___

  • Novaleigh Rose
  • Novaleigh Grace
  • Novaleigh Jane
  • Novaleigh Claire
  • Novaleigh Anne
  • Novaleigh Rae

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 Novaleigh

Luna Aurora Stella Orion Atlas

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Novaleigh or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Novaleigh at #1799 in the United States.

What do Novaleigh and Samaria mean?

Novaleigh means "new, star-like" (Latin origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Novaleigh and Samaria boy or girl names?

Novaleigh is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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