The baby name Samaria is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced suh-MAIR-ee-uh (IPA: /səˈmɛəriə/).
The baby name Samaria is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced suh-MAIR-ee-uh (IPA: /səˈmɛəriə/).
Samaria is Biblical, Hebrew in Origin.
Samaria is a biblical place name rooted in Hebrew Shomron, commonly explained as “watch mountain” or “watchtower” from the verb shamar, “to watch/guard.” Through the Greek Samareia and Latin Samaria, it entered English via Bible translations. The name evokes the ancient capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, and by extension the Samaritans - inhabitants of the region referenced in the Good Samaritan parable.
As a given name, Samaria appears in English, Spanish, and Portuguese records from the 19th century onward, with contemporary use in the United States and Latin America. It is typically feminine, sometimes chosen for its biblical resonance and mellifluous -aria ending. Variant forms and spellings include Samarie (French/English), Samariya (transliterated), and the related but distinct Samara. Common short forms are Sam, Sami/Sammie, Mari, Ria, or Aria. The overall sense ties to vigilance, protection, and a storied biblical landscape.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaria | Leah Wisdom Smith | LL Cool J | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #166 | 2 | 3,171 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| Canada | Girls | 2007 | #301 | 5 | 2,781 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #354 | 5 | 7,678 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #390 | 5 | 3,215 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #403 | 4 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| MX | 0 | #440 | 6 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #493 | 13 | 7,500 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #509 | 24 | 11,342 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #647 | 5 | 9,488 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #799 | 118 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #826 | 26 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #906 | 36 | 12,708 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #968 | 16 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 9 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,017 | 125 | 25,928 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,040 | 39 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 116 | 17,781 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Samaria is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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