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Samora

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Pronounced sə-MOR-ah /səˈmɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Samora (an African surname, as in Samora Machel) and a Samara/Amora echo; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong and soft: Samora echoes Samara ('guardian') and Amora ('love') — and the African leader Samora Machel. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Samora (an African surname, as in Samora Machel) and a Samara/Amora echo; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3566 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 630

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519772025

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

Samora comes from an African surname (borne by Mozambique's first president Samora Machel) and echoes Samara, 'guardian', and Amora, 'love' (routes layered, which we note). A strong, lyrical, modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, guardian-or-love in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Samora brushes Samara ('guardian', Hebrew) and Amora ('love') — and honors Mozambican leader Samora Machel; a lyrical, modern name.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Samora — routes layered

Variations

SamaraAmoraSamira

Nicknames

SamMora

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If you like Samora…

Samara— the 'guardian' name it echoes
Amora— the 'love' name it echoes
Samira— a companion Sam- name
Zamora— another -mora name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samora mean?

Samora echoes Samara ('guardian') and Amora ('love'), and an African surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Samora?

It's said sə-MOR-ah /səˈmɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Samora a boy or girl name?

Samora is a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Samora?

Samora is a rare name in the U.S.

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