A 1930s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Samuella since 1916
Babies named Samuella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Samuella's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Samuella is an uncommon feminine form of the classic name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' First recorded in the United States in 1916, it saw its peak popularity in 1930, ranking 7491st in 2025. After a long decline, the name has been rising in use since 2002, though it remains rare, with only about 1 in every 114,805 girls receiving it in the latest year. Its revival aligns with a broader interest in vintage feminine names, particularly those from the 1930s decade, giving Samuella a quiet, historic charm.
Samuella is the feminine form of the Hebrew name Samuel, which means 'God has heard' or 'name of God.' It emerged in English-speaking cultures as a female counterpart to the biblical Samuel, who was a prophet in the Old Testament. The name was used occasionally in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, though it never achieved widespread popularity.
“Samuella” around the world
Where Samuella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Sammi, Sammie, Sam
Variants: Samuelah
Sibling names for Samuella
Names that share Samuella's style, for a brother or sister.
