Samatha
Samatha is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,461 in the US, popular nicknames include Sam, Say, and Samie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Samatha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 4,202 babies have been named Samatha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samatha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,461 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,461
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Samatha
Samatha is a girl name .
Samatha is currently ranked #63,461 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samatha include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samatha include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama, Samaria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis