Raven vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raven Rank #388
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #388 for Raven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

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 Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raven or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Raven at #388 in the United States.

What do Raven and Samara mean?

Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Raven and Samara boy or girl names?

Raven is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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