Samarah

Girl name

Samarah has been given to 2,051 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,051

Peak year

2006 (120 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Samarah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

22,769 babies since 1949

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Samarah.

2,050 babies since 2002

2,049 babies since 1953

2,048 babies since 1975

2,055 babies since 1952

2,046 babies since 1981

2,057 babies since 1977

2,058 babies since 1973

2,042 babies since 1976

How popular is the name Samarah?

Samarah has been given to 2,051 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samarah peak?

Samarah peaked in 2006, when 120 babies were given the name.

Is Samarah a girl or boy name?

Samarah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Samarah are girls).

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