Samaria
- Meaning
- A biblical place name associated with guarding or watching
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Samaria mean?
Samaria means “A biblical place name associated with guarding or watching”.
Samaria is the name of an ancient city and the surrounding region, familiar from biblical history. The Hebrew place name is associated with a root meaning to guard or watch, and the biblical account connects the city’s name with Shemer, the owner of the hill on which it was built.
The region also gives its name to the Samaritans, including the figure in the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. As a personal name, Samaria can therefore carry a geographic and religious association together. It is distinct from Samara, despite their similar appearance. The ancient city’s remains are near modern Sebastia in the West Bank, providing a specific location behind the name rather than a purely symbolic meaning.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Samaria yet.
How popular is Samaria?
United States · 2025Explore how often Samaria is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,895 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Samaria
- 104 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 11.9% Fewer than 2024
Samaria over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,895 | 104 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,729 | 118 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,960 | 101 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,246 | 84 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,127 | 89 |
| 2020 | Girls | #2,775 | 60 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,706 | 64 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,837 | 60 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,033 | 97 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,860 | 60 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,086 | 94 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,022 | 98 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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