Samora

Primarily a girl's name of Spanish origin with 587 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.

Girl's nameAlso boy's#4628 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Samora is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, from the place name Zamora, a Spanish city whose name derives from the Arabic Semura or possibly the Berber language, with meanings connected to 'turquoise' or 'sapphire.'

Samora is also associated with Samora Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique — making it a name with both Iberian and African political heritage. As a given name it has a warm, melodic sound with cross-cultural appeal, flowing easily across Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

EtymologyShow more

Samora first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1977. First appearing in the 1970s, Samora emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

587

Total births

Since 1977

2021

Peak

42 births

1977

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Samora climbed 1541 spots in the last 20 years — from #6169 to #4628.

First appeared: 1977Peak: 2021 (42 births)Current: #4628

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Samora
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	174	#4316	▼
2010s	217	#6224	▲
2000s	140	#6787	▲
1990s	31	#15018	▲
1980s	20	#9954	▲
1970s	5	#10902	—

The Story of Samora

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2021, Samora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Samora are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.

How rare is Samora?

Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Samora — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1977, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 217 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Samora by the numbers

Would fill 12 school buses
Meeting one Samora per day would take 1.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(32 years, 1977–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Samora
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	30	#4628	-8 (-21.1%)
2023	38	#3968	-4 (-9.5%)
2022	42	#3693	0
2021	42	#3659	+20 (90.9%)
2020	22	#5631	+1 (4.8%)
2019	21	#5949	-1 (-4.5%)
2018	22	#5758	+2 (10.0%)
2017	20	#6249	-7 (-25.9%)
2016	27	#5107	-1 (-3.6%)
2015	28	#4963	+14 (100.0%)
2014	14	#8416	-12 (-46.2%)
2013	26	#5289	+9 (52.9%)
2012	17	#7403	+1 (6.3%)
2011	16	#7725	-10 (-38.5%)
2010	26	#5385	+4 (18.2%)
2009	22	#6269	+7 (46.7%)
2008	15	#8454	-13 (-46.4%)
2007	28	#5206	+5 (21.7%)
2006	23	#5872	+2 (9.5%)
2005	21	#5966	+1 (5.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Samora as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Samora has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1976.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1976

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samora a boy's or girl's name?

Samora is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Samora most popular?

Samora reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 42 births that year. It is currently ranked #4628 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Samora?

Samora is currently ranked #4628 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 587 babies since 1977.

Can Samora be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Samora is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #4628. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2024