Heard by God or watch mountain
Samariah is a modern elaboration of Samaria, the name of a biblical city and region. It likely blends the Hebrew roots of Samaria, meaning 'watch mountain' or 'guardian,' with the popular '-iah' suffix found in names like Mariah, which can mean 'God is my teacher' or 'heard by God.'
Less common today
Samariah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,527 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
