Samaria vs Santana

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

Samaria Rank #1,718
Santana Rank #812

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Santana ___

  • Santana James
  • Santana Lee
  • Santana Miguel
  • Santana Cruz
  • Santana Ray
  • Santana Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

If you choose Santana

Valentina Diego Elena Marco Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samaria or Santana more popular?

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Samaria and Santana mean?

Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin). Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin).

Are Samaria and Santana boy or girl names?

Samaria is primarily a girl name. Santana is primarily a boy name.

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