Raisa vs Samar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raisa

Girl #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,835
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Rai

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Popularity Comparison

Raisa Rank #4,835
Samar Rank #2,297

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 vs #4835 for Raisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raisa ___

  • Raisa Sophia
  • Raisa Elena
  • Raisa Miriam
  • Raisa Nadia
  • Raisa Vera
  • Raisa Lena

Samar ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Masha Nadia Vera Alexei Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raisa or Samar more popular?

Samar is more popular, ranked #2297 compared to Raisa at #4835 in the United States.

What do Raisa and Samar mean?

Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin).

Are Raisa and Samar boy or girl names?

Raisa is primarily a girl name. Samar is primarily a boy name.

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