Samarra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Samarra means 'to converse at night' and represents elegance, intelligence, and mystery.
Meaning of the Name Samarra
Samarra is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'samar' which means 'to converse at night'. The name has ancient roots and is associated with the city of Samarra in Iraq, which was a major center of Islamic civilization. Samarra represents elegance, intelligence, and mystery. It is also believed to have a spiritual significance.
Popularity of the Name Samarra
The popularity for the name Samarra peaked in popularity in the year 2004 with 43 births, which ranked number 5,973 out of 29,512 unique names for that year. Samarra had the most female births in 2004 with 43, which ranked number 3,443 out of 18,831 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Samarra has declined sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 5 births, a decline of -54.55%. Among females, Samarra has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 5 births, a decline of -54.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Samarra
- 20 Year Trend of Samarra: -44.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Samarra: -54.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Samarra: -54.55%
Popularity of Samarra by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Samarra. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Samarra in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Samarra is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Samarra
- Total Births of Samarra: 5 (-7.58%)
- Female Births of Samarra: 5 (-7.58%)
Given the downward trend of Samarra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.58% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Samarra have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.58%.