How Many People Are Named Samarah?
Complete statistics for the name Samarah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Samarah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,976 people in the US today, making up 1 in 166,991 Americans. With most people named Samarah being under 30, it's a genuinely modern name. The peak year was 2006 when there were 120 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 1,993 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Samarah Through the Generations
Samarah has seen a steady rise and decline since its inception, peaking in 2006 with 120 births. Today, the average age of those named Samarah is 15, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 1,976 estimated to be alive today, 1,905 are under 30, showing how this name is predominantly used by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Samarah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Samarah
How Many People Have the Name Samarah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,976 people in the United States currently share the name Samarah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 166,991 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Samarah a Common or Rare Name?
Samarah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Samarah Mean?
Samarah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Samarah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Samarah Most Popular?
The name Samarah reached peak popularity in 2006, with 120 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Samarah?
Approximately 1,976 people named Samarah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,993. That works out to roughly 1 in 166,991 Americans.
Is Samarah a rare name?
Samarah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 166,991 Americans has this name.
What does the name Samarah mean?
Samarah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Samarah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Samarah are male and 100% are female.
When was Samarah most popular?
Samarah peaked in 2006 with 120 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.