Samariah
Samariah is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,554 in the US, popular nicknames include Sam, Say, and Samie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Samariah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 339 babies have been named Samariah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samariah is past its peak , currently ranked #12,554 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,554
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Samariah
Samariah is a girl name .
Samariah is currently ranked #12,554 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samariah include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samariah include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama, Samaria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis