Samara was the 324th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 957 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 98% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #343 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #324 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 957 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,272 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +98% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #343 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth carried Samara into the 2020s at its strongest. Even at its peak today, a slight dip looks ahead.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with a breathy glow, Samara feels calm and melodic. Amira echoes its rhythm, while Mara gives a shorter option.
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Nicknames
- Sam
- Sammy
- Mara
Other spellings
Honouring a Samara in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Samara is about 1 in 137.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Samara
- Samara Weaving (born 1992)Australian actress and model
- Samara Joy (born 1999)American jazz singer
- Samara Felippo (born 1978)Brazilian actress
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