Gender: Female
Origin: American
Meaning: Equality, Bordering
Pronunciation: suh-MAN-thuh, /səˈmænθə/, S AH M AE N TH AH
Popularity Rank: #463
The name Samantha is of English origin and means 'listener' or 'listener of God'. It gained popularity in the 18th century and has remained a popular choice for baby girls ever since.
The name Samantha is of American origin and means Equality, Bordering. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Samantha is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: suh-MAN-thuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /səˈmænθə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH M AE N TH AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Samantha is recorded 122,128 times globally, ranking it as the 463th most common name worldwide.
Samantha is most prevalent in United States of America, with 37,317 occurrences, making it the 126th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Samantha is found among 1 in every 26 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #126 | 1 : 48 |
| United Kingdom | #110 | 1 : 26 |
| Italy | #367 | 1 : 83 |
| South Africa | #153 | 1 : 263 |
| Mexico | #366 | 1 : 153 |
| France | #557 | 1 : 229 |
| Canada | #83 | 1 : 81 |
| Netherlands | #277 | 1 : 110 |
| Colombia | #910 | 1 : 569 |
| Malaysia | #845 | 1 : 1,264 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Samantha from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 09:14 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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