Girls name · California
Samara in California
Samara was the 217th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 153 babies named Samara that year. Since 1968, California families have named 3,191 babies Samara.
Popularity over time
Samara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 | 1702nd |
| 1978 | 10 | 1431st |
| 1986 | 7 | 2242nd |
| 1994 | 20 | 1300th |
| 2001 | 33 | 960th |
| 2009 | 70 | 561st |
| 2017 | 165 | 231st |
| 2025 | 153 | 217th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 1702nd in 1968 to 217th in 2025.
The most babies named Samara in California in a single year was 229, in 2023. Its best showing was 141st among girls names in 2023.
Across the country, Samara reached its best rank of 127th in Vermont (2006). See Samara in every state →
How popular is Samara in California?
Samara was the 217th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 153 babies named Samara that year. Since 1968, California families have named 3,191 babies Samara.
How many babies are named Samara in California?
In 2025, 153 babies were named Samara in California. The most babies named Samara in California in a single year was 229, in 2023.
What is the rank of Samara in California?
Samara ranked 217th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 141st among girls names in 2023.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.