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Sam

Pronunciation: [ s-AM ]

Girl Name #6,608 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sam is a girl name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AM.

Parents who love the name Sam often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#6,608
Total SSA Count
18

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Sam is also used as a boy name, ranked #652.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sam

Is Sam a boy or girl name?
Sam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6608. As a boy name, it is ranked #652. Sam is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Sam?
Sam is pronounced s-AM.
How popular is the name Sam?
Sam is currently ranked #6608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Sam a common or rare name?
Sam is an uncommon name, ranked #6608 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sam

Sam is a girl name .

Is Sam a boy or girl name? Sam is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,608 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #652. Sam is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sam is currently ranked #6,608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sam include Samantha, Samara, Samira, Samadhi, Sama . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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