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The name Samantha peaked for boys at #930 in 1989. Samantha is also used for girls, ranking #151 in 2025.

The name Samantha is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

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The origins of Samantha are not entirely clear, although it is commonly thought to be a feminization of Samuel with the suffix derived from the Greek anthos, meaning "flower." Samantha has been in English-speaking use since the eighteenth century, particularly in the American South, and drew attention via Grace Kelly's Tracy Samantha Lord character in High Society, featuring the song "I love you, Samantha."
 
Though still a lovely name, Samantha is finally beginning to fade after years of widespread use. The modern-day popularity of Samantha was originally inspired by the nose-twitching heroine of TV's Bewitched. It was revitalized by the sensual Kim Cattrell character on Sex and the City.
 
Some of today's parents may well go directly to nickname Sam, or consider an alternative like Samara.

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The name Samantha is currently ranked #151 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #3 in 1998. The name is most popular in SAMANTHA, SAMANTHA, and SAMANTHA. Samantha is occasionally used for boys in 2017.

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