To dance or to jump
In the West African Wolof language, Samba is a traditional name often given to a second-born son. It is also globally recognized as the name of a vibrant Brazilian dance and musical genre with African roots, derived from the Kimbundu word 'semba'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Samba in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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