Samatha

Girl name

Samatha has been given to 4,202 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1989.

Meaning & origin

From Sanskrit समाधान (samādhāna) (śamatha) meaning "tranquility" and "concentration" (referring to Buddhist meditation) or "equality".

Origin: Sanskrit

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,202

Peak year

1989 (248 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

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594,052 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Samatha?

Samatha has been given to 4,202 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samatha peak?

Samatha peaked in 1989, when 248 babies were given the name.

Is Samatha a girl or boy name?

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

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