Samoura vs Zulaikha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samoura

Girl #13,868 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior spirit, strength and resistance"

Origin: Mandinka/West African

Cultural Roots

West African Guinean Senegalese Malian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,868
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sami, Sam, Moura

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Samoura Rank #13,868
Zulaikha Rank #14,038

Samoura is more popular, ranked #13868 vs #14038 for Zulaikha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samoura ___

  • Samoura Aminata
  • Samoura Fatoumata
  • Samoura Mariama
  • Samoura Kadiatou

Zulaikha ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samoura

Fatoumata Aminata Mamadou Ibrahima

If you choose Zulaikha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samoura or Zulaikha more popular?

Samoura is more popular, ranked #13868 compared to Zulaikha at #14038 in the United States.

What do Samoura and Zulaikha mean?

Samoura means "warrior spirit, strength and resistance" (Mandinka/West African origin).

Are Samoura and Zulaikha boy or girl names?

Samoura is primarily a girl name. Zulaikha is primarily a girl name.

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