Samarah
Every Samarah since 1972 — 2,051 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samarah
Samarah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,991 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,051 American babies have been named Samarah. Its peak came in 2006, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Samarah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samarah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,991 |
| 2024 | 75 | #2,430 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,552 |
| 2022 | 77 | #2,400 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,457 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,624 |
| 2019 | 85 | #2,189 |
| 2018 | 84 | #2,214 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,425 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,320 |
| 2015 | 56 | #3,051 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,411 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,503 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,592 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,119 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,836 |
| 2009 | 104 | #2,000 |
| 2008 | 77 | #2,479 |
| 2007 | 108 | #1,923 |
| 2006 | 120 | #1,742 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,874 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,851 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,142 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,412 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,852 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,282 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,555 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,118 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,074 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samarah in 2025?
Samarah ranked #2,991 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samarah?
2,051 babies have been named Samarah in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samarah most popular?
Samarah peaked in 2006, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Samarah a boy or girl name?
Samarah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samarah rising or falling?
Samarah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.