Samala

Q: How popular is the name Samala?

Samala is ranked #35152 in popularity for girl names.

Q: What girl names are similar to Samala?

Samala pairs well with Sharnetta, Tiffni, Savita, and Ifetayo in style and sound.

Q: Are there other spellings for Samala?

Related spellings include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, and Sama.

Samala is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,152 in the US, popular nicknames include Sam, Say, and Samie.

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Girl Name #35,152 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Samala is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Samala often also consider Tahisha, Yanique, Tiese .

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Popularity Over Time

#35,152

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #35,152
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Samantha #127 Samara #309 Samadhi #1217 Sama #1383 Samaria #1718 Samaya #1984 Samaira #2216 Samari #2392

Nicknames

Sam Say Samie Samaie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samala

Is Samala a boy or girl name?

Samala is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Samala?

Samala is currently ranked #35152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Samala?

Common nicknames for Samala include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie.

Is Samala a common or rare name?

Samala is an uncommon name, ranked #35152 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

What girl names are similar to Samala?

Samala pairs well with Sharnetta, Tiffni, Savita, Ifetayo in style and sound.

Are there other spellings for Samala?

Related spellings include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama.

About the Name Samala

Samala is a girl name .

Samala is currently ranked #35,152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Samala include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Samala include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama, Samaria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.