UK name, mostly girls
Samuela
Feminine form of Samuel, meaning "God has heard" in Hebrew.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samuela is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Samuela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 4 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2002 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Samuela. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samuela ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 4 girls were registered as Samuela.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samuela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 91.7% of Samuela registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
4 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Samuela
In England and Wales birth records, Samuela has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 8.3% of registrations are for boys and 91.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Samuela registered for boys
- Ranked #3,651 in 2004
- 3 boys registered in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (3 births)
Samuela registered for girls
- Ranked #5,493 in 2020
- 3 girls registered in 2020
- Peak: 2005 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Samuela mean?
The name Samuela has its origins in the Hebrew language, deriving from the biblical name Samuel. It is a feminine variation of the masculine name Samuel, which translates to "name of God" or "God has heard." The name Samuel first appeared in the Old Testament of the Bible, referring to the prophet and judge of ancient Israel.
Samuela gained popularity as a given name during the early years of Christianity. As the religion spread across Europe, the name became widely adopted, particularly in regions with strong Christian influences. In various European languages, the name took on different spellings, such as Samuela in Italian and Spanish, and Samuele in French.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samuela can be found in the writings of Saint Jerome, a Christian scholar who lived in the 4th century AD. He mentioned a woman named Samuela in his letters, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Samuela. One of the most famous was Samuela Lenarduzzi (1875-1946), an Italian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. Another notable figure was Samuela Calderini (1799-1852), an Italian painter known for her religious works and portraits.
In the realm of literature, Samuela Martillotti (1621-1687) was an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for her poetic works during the Baroque period. Additionally, Samuela Gregorj (1926-2010) was a renowned Italian sculptor and artist, known for her abstract and figurative works.
Another historical figure with the name Samuela was Samuela Cameraria (1516-1565), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who supported and hosted many influential artists and intellectuals of the Renaissance period.
While the name Samuela has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Christian traditions, it has since been embraced across various cultures and languages, with notable individuals bearing the name throughout history, leaving their mark in fields such as religion, art, literature, and philanthropy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samuela over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Samuela in England and Wales, from 2002 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samuela, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samuela by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samuela was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5539 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4563 | 17 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Samuela
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- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Samuela: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samuela in the UK right now?
In 2020, Samuela was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Samuela most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 4 babies registered as Samuela in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samuela?
Feminine form of Samuel, meaning "God has heard" in Hebrew.
How many people are called Samuela in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Samuela across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.