Samora
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Samora is an African name meaning “honored leader”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 98.61% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Samora
Samora is a name of African origin, specifically linked to regions of Mozambique. It is deeply connected to the legacy of Samora Machel, the first president of the nation, who played a central role in the struggle for independence. The name carries significant historical weight as a identifier that honors the liberation movement within twentieth-century history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Samora
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Samora is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 98.61% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Samora
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Samora is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.31M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 6.33M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 15.7M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Samora ranked #8,147 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Samora shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #5,441 in 1992. Its lowest recorded position was #10,388 in 2013. Over the last 33 years (1992–2025) the name fell -2706 places (from #5,441 to #8,147).
Name StyleMethodology
Samora is classified as Modern Girl Names because its peak occurs in 2025 and 79% of its lifetime volume falls within the recent period.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Rising Star criteria, the Modern pattern is more strongly supported: 79% of lifetime volume falls in recent years, with a peak in 2025. The competing Rising Star pattern is supported by recent usage is 2.58x the 2020–2022 average, with a peak in 2025, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 15 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Samora
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Samora consists of three syllables with a medial stress and a vowel-dominated finish. Through its association with Samora Machel, the first president of Mozambique, the name carries a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Samora
Middle names used with SamoraMethodology
Samora is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Samora Renee · Samora Monique · Samora Cheyenne · Samora Inez · Samora ShaniceView all 7 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SamoraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Samora is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Samora Moore · Samora Mills · Samora Marsh · Samora Marks · Samora Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Samora
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Summer · Samara · Samira · View all 98 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Samoa
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Samora”
Dictionary Meaning of "Samora"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Samora in ASL
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