Samanta

Girl name

Samanta has been given to 1,862 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2005. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Samanta.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,862

Peak year

2005 (98 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -22%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Samanta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Samanthagirl

594,052 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Samanta.

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1,859 babies since 1975

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Alyzagirl

1,857 babies since 1990

Alizabethgirl

1,868 babies since 1978

Fabianagirl

1,853 babies since 1965

Erynngirl

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Mickaylagirl

1,872 babies since 1985

Gisellgirl

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Sibling name ideas for Samanta

Same era and popularity as Samanta, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Mattea Jayci Alyza Alizabeth

Brothers

Jhonny Kaydin Nery Jc

FAQ

How popular is the name Samanta?

Samanta has been given to 1,862 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samanta peak?

Samanta peaked in 2005, when 98 babies were given the name.

Is Samanta a girl or boy name?

Samanta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Samanta are girls).

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