Samantha

Meaning of Samantha

Samantha means "God has heard." It's often seen as a feminine version of Samuel.

Samantha has Aramaic roots — browse every Aramaic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Samantha

Samantha has cooled off, slipping to #151 in 2025, down from a peak of #7 in 2000.

Notable people named Samantha

• Samantha Morton
  English actress and director
• Samantha Bee
  Canadian-American comedian and television host
• Samantha Mathis
  American actress
• Samantha Stosur
  Australian tennis player
• Samantha Power
  Former US Ambassador to UN

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Questions about the name Samantha

What does the name Samantha mean?

Samantha means samantha means "god has heard." it's often seen as a feminine version of samuel, and it comes from Aramaic origins.

Is Samantha a boy's or a girl's name?

Samantha is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Samantha?

In 2025, Samantha ranked #151 for girls, down from #127 the year before.

When was Samantha most popular?

Samantha peaked at #7 in 2000.