Samara

Meaning of Samara

Ruled by God, or protected by God.

Samara has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Samara

Samara has cooled off, slipping to #320 in 2025, down from a peak of #256 in 2018.

Notable people named Samara

• Samara Weaving
  Australian actress and model
• Samara Joy
  American jazz singer
• Samara Morgan
  Fictional character, The Ring
• Samara Sheppard
  Canadian ice dancer
• Samara Felippo
  Brazilian actress

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Questions about the name Samara

What does the name Samara mean?

Samara means ruled by god, or protected by god, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Samara a boy's or a girl's name?

Samara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Samara?

In 2025, Samara ranked #320 for girls, down from #309 the year before.

When was Samara most popular?

Samara peaked at #256 in 2018.