Samora vs Xyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samora

Girl #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guarded by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African Mozambican Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,624
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mora, Sami

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Xyra

Girl #4,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented name, possibly of the forest"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,573
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xy, Zyra

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Popularity Comparison

Samora Rank #4,624
Xyra Rank #4,573

Xyra is more popular, ranked #4573 vs #4624 for Samora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samora ___

  • Samora Rose
  • Samora Joy
  • Samora Grace
  • Samora Elise
  • Samora Marie
  • Samora Jade

Xyra ___

  • Xyra Rose
  • Xyra Mae
  • Xyra Jade
  • Xyra Sky
  • Xyra Faith
  • Xyra Bliss

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Xyra

Lyra Zara Xander Orion Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samora or Xyra more popular?

Xyra is more popular, ranked #4573 compared to Samora at #4624 in the United States.

What do Samora and Xyra mean?

Samora means "guarded by God" (Hebrew origin). Xyra means "modern invented name, possibly of the forest" (American origin).

Are Samora and Xyra boy or girl names?

Samora is primarily a girl name. Xyra is primarily a girl name.

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