Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Sameria since 1979
Babies named Sameria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Sameria is a rare and modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. Its peak popularity occurred in 2007, but even then it remained uncommon, with roughly 1 in every 267,878 baby girls receiving the name as of 2025, and it has since held a stable trajectory. The name's construction follows a pattern seen in other contemporary coinages, blending the familiar 'Sam' sound with a melodic ending to create a distinctive feminine name. Despite its rarity, Sameria has a modern, appealing rhythm and offers a fresh alternative to more common names like Samantha or Samara.
Sameria first appeared in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century. It appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Sam-' (as in Samantha or Samuel) combined with the feminine suffix '-eria' or '-ia', similar to names like Amaria or Zaria. The name has no established meaning or ancient root, and its use has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Mia, Ria
Variants: Samaria
Sibling names for Sameria
Names that share Sameria's style, for a brother or sister.
