girl's name
Samala
suh-MAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 57
Samala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Samala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 |
How Popular Is Samala?
In 1978, Samala was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Samala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Samala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Samala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Samala
- English suh-MAH-luh
Sibling Names for Samala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Samala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Samala
How popular is the name Samala?
In 1978, Samala was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Samala a girl's or a boy's name?
Samala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Samala?
Samala has 3 syllables.
When was Samala most popular?
Samala peaked in 1975, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.