Samaria vs Zella

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

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Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American German Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samaria Rank #1,718
Zella Rank #1,848

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1848 for Zella.

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

Zella ___

  • Zella Mae
  • Zella Rose
  • Zella Grace
  • Zella June
  • Zella Claire
  • Zella Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

If you choose Zella

Stella Milo Felix Hazel Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samaria or Zella more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Samaria and Zella mean?

Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samaria and Zella boy or girl names?

Samaria is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.

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