Samantha

Pronunciation: [ s-uhm-ANTH-uh ]

Boy Name #29,250 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Samantha is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-uhm-ANTH-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,250
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Samarth #2039 Samar #2297 Samael #2901 Samay #3342 Samari #3621

Nicknames

Sam Say Samie Samaie

Also a Girl Name

Samantha is also used as a girl name, ranked #127.

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Similar Names

Sarah Sallie Sadie Sara Sally Samantha Savannah Salome

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samantha

Is Samantha a boy or girl name?

Samantha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29250. As a girl name, it is ranked #127. Samantha is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Samantha?

Samantha is pronounced s-uhm-ANTH-uh.

How popular is the name Samantha?

Samantha is currently ranked #29250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Samantha?

Common nicknames for Samantha include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie.

Is Samantha a common or rare name?

Samantha is an uncommon name, ranked #29250 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Samantha

Samantha is a boy name .

Is Samantha a boy or girl name? Samantha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,250 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #127. Samantha is more commonly used as a girl name.

Samantha is currently ranked #29,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Samantha include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Samantha include Samarth, Samar, Samael, Samay, Samari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.