Sama
Every Sama since 1983 — 1,819 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sama
Sama is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,221 in 2025 with 186 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,819 American babies have been named Sama. Its peak came in 2025, when 192 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sama stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sama year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 186 | #1,221 | 6 | #11,756 |
| 2024 | 165 | #1,377 | — | — |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,771 | — | — |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,719 | — | — |
| 2021 | 112 | #1,813 | — | — |
| 2020 | 83 | #2,190 | — | — |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,966 | — | — |
| 2018 | 80 | #2,296 | — | — |
| 2017 | 100 | #1,987 | — | — |
| 2016 | 85 | #2,264 | — | — |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,804 | — | — |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,386 | — | — |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,723 | — | — |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,084 | — | — |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,448 | — | — |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,195 | — | — |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,463 | — | — |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,625 | — | — |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,649 | — | — |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,071 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,965 | — | — |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,048 | — | — |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,789 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,640 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,638 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,447 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,031 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sama in 2025?
Sama ranked #1,221 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 186 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sama?
1,819 babies have been named Sama in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sama most popular?
Sama peaked in 2025, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Sama a boy or girl name?
Sama is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sama rising or falling?
Sama is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.