Samanta
Samanta is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,237 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
Samanta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 1,840 babies have been named Samanta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Samanta is past its peak , currently ranked #9,237 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,237
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Samanta
Samanta is a girl name .
Samanta is currently ranked #9,237 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Samanta include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Samanta 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