US Popularity:306
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:God has heard; Flower
Samantha is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has heard." Although its origins are uncertain, it is believed to be a female version of Samuel blended with the Greek anthos, meaning "flower." The name was first recorded in 17th century England, but it wasn't until the 1960s that it became popular in the United States due to the whimsical television series, Bewitched. Samantha offers a variety of sweet diminutives, including Sam, Sammie, and Sami, allowing you to shorten your little one's name.

Common Nicknames for Samantha

When it comes to nicknames, one word comes to mind—cute! And that’s exactly what baby will be. So why not choose an adorable nickname to remind them just how loved they are? Find cool and fun nicknames for little Samantha below.

How Popular Is The Name Samantha?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Samantha is currently #195 on The Bump
Girl:Samantha is currently #142 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Samantha is currently #306 in U.S. births
Girl:Samantha is currently #127 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#127
in 2024
- 13
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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