The nameSamba
Samba is a West African boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Among the Fula, Samba is traditionally the name given to the second son.
Origin
West African, common in Senegal, Mali and Mauritania.
History
Found in France since the 1970s, Samba is mostly given in Île-de-France. It has risen since the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Samba
Samba in France
Samba was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 520 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Samba. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Samba in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 68 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samba mean?
Among the Fula, Samba is traditionally the name given to the second son.
What is the origin of the name Samba?
West African, common in Senegal, Mali and Mauritania.
Is Samba a girl's or a boy's name?
Samba is a boy's name.