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Samuella

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Pronounced sam-yoo-EL-ah /ˌsæm.juˈɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, variously 'God has heard' and 'asked of God/name of God'; the prophet Samuel; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: God has heard; asked of God: Samuella forms Samuel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sam-yoo-EL-ah'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA feminine form of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, variously 'God has heard' and 'asked of God/name of God'; the prophet Samuel; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#10114 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193019162024

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

Samuella is a feminine form of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, variously 'God has heard' and 'asked of God/name of God'; the prophet Samuel (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sam-yoo-EL-ah').

In the U.S. and West Africa it appears as a feminine of Samuel. Rare, God-has-heard at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Samuel is variously 'God has heard' and 'asked of God' in Hebrew (the prophet Samuel) — Samuella is a feminine form, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'sam-yoo-EL-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Samuel — Hebrew; biblical; routes layered

Variations

SamuelaSamanthaSamuelle

Nicknames

SamElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samuella mean?

Samuella is a feminine of Samuel — Hebrew, variously 'God has heard' and 'asked of God'; the prophet Samuel. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Samuella?

It's said sam-yoo-EL-ah /ˌsæm.juˈɛl.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Samuella a boy or girl name?

Samuella is a girl's name.

How popular is Samuella?

Samuella is a very rare name in the U.S.

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