Rising since 1997, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Samaj since 1993
Babies named Samaj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Samaj is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, a time when many parents were seeking unique and original names for their children. Its popularity has been rising since 1997, and it reached its peak rank in 2012. Despite its growing use, Samaj remains quite rare: in 2025 it ranked 5,861st, with only about 1 in 113,872 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's sudden appearance and lack of clear etymological roots suggest it may be an invented name, created for its appealing sound rather than any specific meaning. Samaj has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its use is geographically scattered.
Samaj first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. Its origin is unclear; it may be a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by similar-sounding names or created as a distinctive name. There is no well-established derivation from an existing word or name in any known language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy
Sibling names for Samaj
Names that share Samaj's style, for a brother or sister.
