Samaria
Samaria is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Watch mountain or guarded.
Origin and history
Samaria is a name of Biblical origin derived from the ancient city that served as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel. The city's name is traditionally understood to mean 'watch mountain' or 'guarded'. In the United States, it is a distinctive given name with steady, moderate usage since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,511 babies in the United States have been named Samaria since 1880. It ranks #2607 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1547.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.6 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- CA (11 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 732 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,775 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,061 |
| 2020-2029 | 556 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Ria
Fun facts
- Samaria was founded by King Omri around 880 BCE as the capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel.
- Its adoption as a personal name aligns with the modern naming trend of using ancient geographic and Biblical locations.