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Why parents love Samara- The meaning guardian/protected by God is deeply comforting.
- The maple-seed association is charming and nature-connected.
- Three syllables with a soft, mysterious sound: sah-MAR-ah.
- Sam and Mara are both strong nicknames.
- It sounds exotic while being easy to pronounce.
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The vibe of Samara
guardianHebrewRussianwinged-seedmysteriousprotectedsoftbotanical
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Origin & history of Samara
Hebrew Shamar (to guard/protect)
→ Samara / also Latin samara (winged seed)
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Arabic / English / Hebrew roots
Samara has multiple beautiful origins. In Hebrew, it connects to shamar meaning to guard or protect. Samara is a major Russian city on the Volga River, founded in 1586. In botany, a samara is the winged seed (also called a helicopter or whirlybird) produced by maples, ashes, and elms. The Ring horror franchise features a character named Samara, adding a darker pop-culture layer. The name has been climbing the US charts, appealing to parents drawn to its multilayered meaning.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Hebrew usage is traditional; Samara, Russia was founded in 1586; botanical term from the 16th century.
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Today
Samara remains a beloved choice, ranking #361 in the US. 21,807 babies have been named Samara since 1949.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Samara?
2018
peak year
Samara first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1949. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2018, 1,270 babies received the name (ranked #256). Today it sits around #361, with roughly 936 babies named Samara each year. Samara's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 21,807 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,270
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #256)
(ranked #256)
936
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
9,360
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
21,807
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Samara8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Samara's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — the guardian who seeks what needs protecting. People named Samara tend to be intuitive, protective, and drawn to understanding hidden things.
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Intuitive guardian✦
Protects what matters◈
Seeks the hidden◎
Winged-seed lightness♡
Mysterious depthS1
A1
M4
A1
R9
A1
Sum: 17 → Life path 8
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Personality of Samara💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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