Samuela is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Samuel, which means 'name of God' or 'God hears'. It is a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females in some cultures. In Italy and Spain, Samuela has been popular as a feminine form of Samuel. Notable individuals with this name include Samuela Alabiso, an Italian actress, and Samuela Bonometti, an Italian footballer.
The name Samuela peaked in popularity during the mid-90s and late 2010s with 6 births recorded in both 1995 and 2016 respectively. However, it has consistently maintained an average of around 5 births per year since 1990, with a slight increase to 5 births annually from 2003 onwards until the most recent data point in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 42 Samuela births recorded over this period.