Samara vs Zariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zariah

Girl #440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming flower, radiance"

Origin: Arabic (Zara)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
705
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Samara Rank #309
Zariah Rank #440

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #440 for Zariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Zariah ___

  • Zariah Grace
  • Zariah Mae
  • Zariah Rose
  • Zariah Jade
  • Zariah Marie
  • Zariah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

If you choose Zariah

Zara Amara Messiah Kalani Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samara or Zariah more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Zariah at #440 in the United States.

What do Samara and Zariah mean?

Zariah means "blooming flower, radiance" (Arabic (Zara) origin).

Are Samara and Zariah boy or girl names?

Samara is primarily a girl name. Zariah is primarily a girl name.

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