Boy · #4,814 in 2026

Samaj

Name: Popularity of the name Samaj in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Samaj, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,814

Peak Rank

#3,806 (2012)

Total Babies

403

5-Yr Trend

+69%

2007

First Year

2012

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#13483

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Samaj

Samaj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 27 Samajs were born — ranking #3,806 that year. As of 2026, Samaj ranks #4,814 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+69% over the past five years). In total, more than 403 Samajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Samaj

Phonetically similar names — useful when Samaj is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Smudge
Samah
Samma
Smidge
Signage
Simich
Somesh
Santa
Sammy
Salmon
Sewage
Sami

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samaj

What does the name Samaj mean?

Samaj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Samaj in 2026?

In 2026, Samaj ranks #4,814 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Samaj most popular?

Samaj reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #3,806 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Samaj most popular?

Samaj has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Samaj.

Is Samaj a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Samaj is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Samaj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Samaj include Goerge, Dorell, Jeremian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Samaj

Samaj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 403 births in the dataset. Samaj's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #3,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Samaj's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.