Samora
Every Samora since 1976 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samora
Samora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,566 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 636 American babies have been named Samora. Its peak came in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Samora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,566 | — | — |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,548 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,973 | — | — |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,696 | — | — |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,661 | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,635 | — | — |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,951 | — | — |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,758 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,251 | — | — |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,108 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | #4,963 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,418 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,289 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,404 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,725 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,385 | — | — |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,270 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,454 | — | — |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,206 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,872 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,967 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,169 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,573 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,275 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,064 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,750 | — | — |
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Famous people named Samora
- Samora Machel Politician · 1933–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samora in 2025?
Samora ranked #3,566 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Samora?
636 babies have been named Samora in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samora most popular?
Samora peaked in 2025, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Samora a boy or girl name?
Samora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samora rising or falling?
Samora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samora?
Well-known people named Samora include Samora Machel (politician).