Samantha
English girl's name meaning “uncertain; feminine of Samuel”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- uncertain; feminine of Samuel
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #114
- Born in 2023
- 2,368
- Peak year
- 1998 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.
Is Samantha an English name?
Yes — Samantha is an English name meaning "uncertain; feminine of Samuel". Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Samantha ranked #114 for girls. It has eased down roughly 85 places over the past decade.
In 2023, 2,368 US girls were given the name Samantha.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 1998
“Unranked” means Samantha was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Samantha
Samantha is spelled S-A-M-A-N-T-H-A — 8 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Samantha: frequently asked questions
What does the name Samantha mean?
Samantha is a English name meaning "uncertain; feminine of Samuel". Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.
Where does the name Samantha come from?
Samantha is of English origin. Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.
Is Samantha a boy or a girl name?
Samantha is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Samantha?
In 2023, 2,368 US girls were given the name Samantha.
Is Samantha a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Samantha ranked #114 for girls. It has eased down roughly 85 places over the past decade.
What are common nicknames for Samantha?
Common nicknames for Samantha include Sam, Sammy.
How do you spell Samantha?
Samantha is spelled S-A-M-A-N-T-H-A — 8 letters.
How common is the name Samantha?
In 2023, 2,368 US girls were given the name Samantha. In the latest US data, Samantha ranked #114 for girls. It has eased down roughly 85 places over the past decade.
Is Samantha an English name?
Yes — Samantha is an English name meaning "uncertain; feminine of Samuel". Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.
What does Samantha mean in English?
In English, Samantha means "uncertain; feminine of Samuel". Samantha is of uncertain origin, most likely a feminine form of Samuel (perhaps influenced by Anthea). It appeared in the American South in the 18th century. The popular 'listener' gloss, from an Aramaic word, is a folk etymology.