Samara

Pronunciation: [ s-AM-er-uh ]

Boy Name #37,062 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Samara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AM-er-uh.

Parents who love the name Samara often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,062
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Samarth #2039 Samar #2297 Samael #2901 Samay #3342 Samari #3621

Nicknames

Sam Say Samie Samaie

Also a Girl Name

Samara is also used as a girl name, ranked #309.

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Sarah Sallie Sadie Sara Sally Samantha Savannah Salome

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samara

Is Samara a boy or girl name?

Samara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37062. As a girl name, it is ranked #309. Samara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Samara?

Samara is pronounced s-AM-er-uh.

How popular is the name Samara?

Samara is currently ranked #37062 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Samara?

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

Is Samara a common or rare name?

Samara is an uncommon name, ranked #37062 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Samara

Samara is a boy name .

Is Samara a boy or girl name? Samara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,062 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #309. Samara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Samara is currently ranked #37,062 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Samara include Samarth, Samar, Samael, Samay, Samari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.