At a glance
- In short
- Samoya is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl with cultural ties to Africa and the Caribbean. It has been gaining recognition in recent years.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#15,306)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #11,969 in 2013
- First recorded
- 2002
Meaning of Samoya
Samoya is a beautiful name for a baby girl with origins that can be traced back to various cultures. While the exact origin of the name remains uncertain, it is believed to have cultural ties to both Africa and the Caribbean. The name Samoya has a charming sound and an elegant feel to it. In terms of popularity, Samoya has been steadily gaining recognition in recent years, especially in the United States. The name has seen modest usage over the past two decades, with an average occurrence of around five births per year. With its unique pronunciation and appealing variations such as Samoyah, this name offers parents a distinctive choice for their little one.
How to pronounce Samoya
English
- Pronounced suh-MOY-uh /səmˈmɔɪə/
Popularity of Samoya in the U.S.
Samoya was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #15,306 with 5 babies. It peaked at #11,969 in 2013. It first appears in the records in 2002.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2002–2022 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 15,306 | back (not recorded in 2017–2021) |
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | back (not recorded in 2014–2015) |
| 2013 | 8 | 11,969 | ▲ 4,900 |
| 2012 | 5 | 16,869 | ▼ 2,045 |
| 2011 | 6 | 14,824 | back (not recorded in 2009–2010) |
| 2008 | 6 | 15,405 | ▲ 86 |
| 2007 | 6 | 15,491 | back (not recorded in 2006) |
| 2005 | 7 | 13,010 | back (not recorded in 2003–2004) |
| 2002 | 5 | 15,432 | new |