Samari
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
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.
Samari for girls#3161 US
Samari is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variant of Samaria, the ancient city in the Middle East, or a feminine form of Samario. Some parents choose it as a blend of popular names like Samantha and Maria. The name has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, appealing to parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names with a melodic quality. Samari has a contemporary feel with its ending 'i' sound, following naming trends for girls' names. Its cross-cultural versatility and musical rhythm make it increasingly appealing in diverse communities.
Pronounced suh-MAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Samari ranked #4512 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2302 in 2004.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,219 | 51 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #4,214 | 35 |
| 2016 | #4,589 | 22 | #4,067 | 37 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,614 | 43 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,832 | 39 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,373 | 47 |
| 2020 | #4,254 | 24 | #3,990 | 36 |
| 2021 | #4,597 | 22 | #3,285 | 49 |
| 2022 | #4,820 | 21 | #3,208 | 51 |
| 2023 | #4,315 | 25 | #2,639 | 67 |
| 2024 | #3,666 | 31 | #2,396 | 76 |
| 2025 | #4,512 | 23 | #3,161 | 51 |
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