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Samantha

"God has heard or listener. From Hebrew elements meaning God and hearing."

Ranked #127 for girls

About the Name Samantha

Meaning

God has heard or listener. From Hebrew elements meaning God and hearing.

Gender

Girl

First Letter

S

Girl Rank

#127

Samantha is a girl name of Hebrew/Aramaic origin. The name means "God has heard or listener. From Hebrew elements meaning God and hearing." and Currently ranked #127 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Hebrew/Aramaic names.

Popularity Over Time

#486
1950
#11053
1960
#29034
1970
#121580
1980
#224381
1990
#134494
2000
#56983
2010
#12746
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Samantha

  • SB Samantha Bee (comedian)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
S
Origin
Hebrew/Aramaic

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