Samala
Girl nameSamala has been given to 57 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1975.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
57
Peak year
1975 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1970
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Samala — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Samala.
Sibling name ideas for Samala
Same era and popularity as Samala, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Samala?
Samala has been given to 57 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Samala peak?
Samala peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Samala a girl or boy name?
Samala is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Samala are girls).
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