Girl · #11,778 in 2026

Samella

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

Current Rank

#11,778

Peak Rank

#1,600 (1918)

Total Babies

716

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1898

First Year

1994

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#1600

Peak Rank

716

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Samella

Samella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1898, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 25 Samellas were born — ranking #1,600 that year. As of 2026, Samella ranks #11,778 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 716 Samellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s 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 Samella

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

Semilla
Simila
Somali
Simile
Simili
Semele
Sinhala
Zanella
Simla
Sunnily
Cinelli
Smelly

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samella

What does the name Samella mean?

Samella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Samella in 2026?

In 2026, Samella ranks #11,778 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Samella most popular?

Samella reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,600 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Samella has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Samella.

Is Samella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Samella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Samella include Cleva, Alwilda, Brooksie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Samella

Samella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 716 births in the dataset. Samella's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,600. Use the chart and map above to compare Samella'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.