What does the name Samantha mean?

The name Samantha means "God has heard; flower".

What is the origin of the name Samantha?

Samantha is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 2,221 babies were named Samantha in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Samantha is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,221 ↘

All-Time Total: 590,386

Peak Year: 1990

Samantha is of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a combination of the names Samuel and Anthea. It first appeared in the 18th century.

Girl names closely related to Samantha

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Names with similar meaning to Samantha

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Births per year in the United States

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