Samoan
Pronunciation: [ s-uhm-OH-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Samoan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 11 babies have been named Samoan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samoan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,565 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,565
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Samoan
Samoan is a girl name .
Samoan is currently ranked #33,565 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samoan include Sam, Samo, Samoy, Samoie, Say, Saie, and Samkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samoan include Samora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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