Rose vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

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Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rose Rank #115
Samara Rank #309

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 vs #309 for Samara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rose ___

  • Rose Marie
  • Rose Eleanor
  • Rose Beatrice
  • Rose Josephine
  • Rose Amelia
  • Rose Catherine

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 Rose

Violet Lily George Henry Oliver

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rose or Samara more popular?

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Samara at #309 in the United States.

What do Rose and Samara mean?

Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Rose and Samara boy or girl names?

Rose is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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