Samara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Samara means 'evening conversation' and has Arabic origins.
Meaning of the Name Samara
Samara is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'samar', meaning 'evening conversation'. In Arabic culture, 'samar' referred to gatherings of people who socialize and share stories in the evenings. The name Samara has a poetic and romantic feel, evoking the peaceful and intimate atmosphere of these conversations. It may also be associated with the city of Samara in Russia, known for its beautiful architecture and natural surroundings.
Popularity of the Name Samara
The popularity for the name Samara peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 1,268 births, which ranked number 532 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Samara had the most female births in 2018 with 1,268, which ranked number 256 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Samara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 516 births to 1,062 births, an increase of 105.81%. Among females, Samara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 516 births to 1,062 births, an increase of 105.81%.
Nationwide Popularity of Samara
- 20 Year Trend of Samara: 338.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Samara: 105.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Samara: 105.81%
Popularity of Samara by State
Among females, Samara was most popular in Western states with 259 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 186 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Samara. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 434 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 245 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 186 | 179 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 262 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 258 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 327 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 232 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 496 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 266 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 564 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 375 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 250 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 234 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 552 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 366 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 180 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 259 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 273 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 564 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 126 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 275 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 377 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 177 | 173 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 361 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 289 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 321 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 543 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Samara
- Total Births of Samara: 1141 (7.48%)
- Female Births of Samara: 1141 (7.48%)
Given the upward trend of Samara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.48% increase in total births, for a total of 1,141 births in 2024. For Females, births for Samara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,141 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.48%.