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Samantha: Meaning & Origin

Samantha is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Listener”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 20% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

sah-MAN-thah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

80/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 20% of popular names.

Nicknames

Sam

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

30%
46
2010
32
Current
#35
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Claire

Famous Namesakes

  • Samantha Bee (comedian)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Samantha