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Samarah

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Pronounced suh-MAR-uh /səˈmɑːr.ə/High

Meaning: enchanting, entertaining companionMedium

In 30 seconds: Samarah is a variant of Samara meaning enchanting companion in Arabic. A melodic three-syllable name with romantic Arabic and Hebrew cultural roots.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

Meaningenchanting, entertaining companion

U.S. rank (2025)#2991 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samarah is a variant of Samara, from the Arabic samara meaning enchanting companion. It may also relate to Samaria in Hebrew.

Samarah has appeared in US birth records as a romantic variant of Samara.

Did you know? The Russian city of Samara on the Volga River was one of the most important industrial cities in the USSR, and its name — shared with an Arabic word for enchanting company — bridges East and West.

Overall data confidence 75%

Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for SamarahBehind the Name: Samara — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

SamaraSamiraSamaira

Nicknames

SamMara

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Frequently Asked

What does Samarah mean?

Samarah means enchanting companion or entertaining company, from the Arabic samara.

How do you pronounce Samarah?

Samarah is pronounced suh-MAR-uh (/səˈmɑːr.ə/), with three syllables.

Is Samarah a girl's name?

Yes, Samarah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Samarah?

Samarah is an uncommon variant of Samara that has appeared in US records.