Samantha
English girl's name meaning “listener; told by God”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- listener; told by God
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #114
- Born in 2023
- 2,368
Meaning & origin
Samantha appeared in the American South in the 18th century, likely a feminine of Samuel ('God has heard'), and is sometimes linked to the Aramaic for 'listener'.
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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Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Samantha: frequently asked questions
What does the name Samantha mean?
Samantha is a English name meaning "listener; told by God". Samantha appeared in the American South in the 18th century, likely a feminine of Samuel ('God has heard'), and is sometimes linked to the Aramaic for 'listener'.
Where does the name Samantha come from?
Samantha is of English origin. Samantha appeared in the American South in the 18th century, likely a feminine of Samuel ('God has heard'), and is sometimes linked to the Aramaic for 'listener'.
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.