Samari
About Samari
Samari is a contemporary masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Samarian (relating to Samaria in ancient Israel), from Swahili meaning 'strong' or 'powerful,' or as a creative variation of Samuel (Hebrew for 'heard by God'). The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, reflecting modern naming trends that favor distinctive sounds and multicultural influences. Samari carries a melodic quality with its balanced syllables and ending vowel sound. The name's cross-cultural appeal and contemporary feel make it attractive to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. Despite its growing usage, Samari remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality.
Pronounced suh-MAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Samari ranked #4512 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2302 in 2004.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,589 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,254 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #4,597 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2022 | #4,820 | 21 | 12 |
| 2023 | #4,315 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #3,666 | 31 | 18 |
| 2025 | #4,512 | 23 | 13.5 |