Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Somara since 1993
Babies named Somara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Somara is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, reflecting a trend of inventive '-ara' endings. It remains rare, never having entered the top 1000, with its peak usage occurring in 2005. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting growing appeal among parents seeking a distinctive yet melodic name. Although no specific top state concentration exists, Somara's sound aligns with fashionable names like Samara and Tamara, blending a contemporary feel with a soft, vowel-heavy rhythm.
Somara appears to be a 20th-century invention, first recorded in the United States in 1993. It may blend sounds from established names such as Samara (of debated origin, possibly Hebrew 'guarded' or Arabic 'pleasant companion') and Tamara (Hebrew 'date palm' or 'palm tree'), or be a feminine form of the surname Somerville. Its rise in the 2000s suggests a fashionable '-ara' suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Soma, Mara, Somie
Sibling names for Somara
Names that share Somara's style, for a brother or sister.
