Samaria
s(a)-ma-ria
US Popularity:3597
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Watch mountain; Elm-tree seed
Samaria is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. Meaning “watch mountain,” this may just be the perfect name for an astute little one who doesn’t let any detail pass them by. Samaria is also the name of the capital of ancient Israel, now in modern-day Palestine, giving baby a rich and diverse history to her title. Stemming from Samara, Samaria can also signify “elm-tree seed” from a Latin root of the same spelling. A unique twist on the usual suspects like Sammie and Samantha, it gives baby an edge on their class roll call.
How Popular Is The Name Samaria?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Samaria is currently #4044 on The Bump
Girl:Samaria is currently #2693 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Samaria is currently #3597 in U.S. births
Girl:Samaria is currently #1971 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1971
in 2023
+ 271
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Samaria
Britannica, Samaria, historical region, Palestine, June 2024
Britannica, Samaria, ancient town, West Bank, July 2023
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 270
Online Etymology Dictionary, samara (n.), December 2021
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