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Samantha

female

Meaning

"Listener, One who Hears"

Common English feminine form associated with Shemuel traditions, often interpreted as emphasizing attentive listening and responsiveness.

Biblical

Popularity History of Samantha

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#127Top 500

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#127

Samantha was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-13

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Samantha Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Samantha

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Famous Samanthas

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    Samantha Power
    American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Aramaic
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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