Samora vs Yafa

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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Yafa

Girl #4,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,710
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yafi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samora Rank #4,624
Yafa Rank #4,710

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 vs #4710 for Yafa.

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

Yafa ___

  • Yafa Miriam
  • Yafa Shira
  • Yafa Tamar
  • Yafa Noa
  • Yafa Ayelet
  • Yafa Liora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samora

Zara Imani Kwame Amara Tobias

If you choose Yafa

Eitan Talia Ilan Nomi Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samora or Yafa more popular?

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 compared to Yafa at #4710 in the United States.

What do Samora and Yafa mean?

Samora means "guarded by God" (Hebrew origin). Yafa means "graceful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samora and Yafa boy or girl names?

Samora is primarily a girl name. Yafa is primarily a girl name.

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