Samaria
- US rank
- #1,880
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,084 in 2007
104 babies were named Samaria in the US in 2025. It has climbed 868 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Samaria you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,456 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Samaria, 104 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Samaria would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySamaria first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #1,084.
- TrendSamaria has climbed 868 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,880. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSamaria is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #819, followed by North Carolina (#905). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Samaria
Samaria is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Samaria for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 62 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #1,084 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,880, with 104 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4 | 2,500,000 girls |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 476,190 girls |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 111,982 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,034 girls |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,420 girls |
| 2000s | 96 | 10,447 girls |
| 2010s | 60 | 16,540 girls |
| 2020s | 57 | 17,498 girls |
Other spellings of Samaria
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Samaria
What is the origin of the name Samaria?
Samaria has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Samaria a boy or girl name?
Samaria is a girl name.
How popular is the name Samaria?
Samaria ranked #1,880 for US girls in 2025, given to 104 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#1,084).