NAME PROFILE
Samatha
Samantha is a feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning 'listener.' The name embodies qualities of empathy and understanding, suggesting a person who is attentive and compassionate towards others, often serving as a confidant in their lives.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,202 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1965 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%CA — 24%NY — 21%NC — 15%GA — 14%
Notable People
Samantha Barks (Actress, *Les Misérables*) · Samantha Fox (Singer and model) · Samantha Power (Diplomat and author) · Samantha Smith (Child peace activist) · Samantha Jade (Singer and songwriter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SamSamiSammy
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