Name comparison · girl names
Samantha vs. Samara
In 2025, Samantha leads at #151 among U.S. girls' names, with Samara at #320. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Samantha | Samara |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #151 | #320 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,973 | 957 |
| All-time peak | #3 in 1998 | #256 in 2018 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 35 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maryland (#78) | Nevada (#165) |