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sah-MAHR · 2 syllables
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Rank #2299 · Falling since 2020
Popularity score: 22 · SSA Rank: #2299
Rank #4989 · Rising since 2020
Popularity score: 14 · SSA Rank: #4989
Rare · Distinctive · Familiar · Common · Very Common
Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.
Strong upward momentum in recent years.
Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.
Some practical considerations — review details below.
Qualities shared by notable Samars
Samar is an Arabic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2299 in the US in 2024.
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