Samanta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Samanta is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'He has heard.' It evolved from the name Shimon through Samuel and later became popular as Samantha before emerging as Samanta. It reflects traits of creativity and individuality, and has no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Samanta"
Pronunciation
/səˈmæn.tə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Samanta is derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, which means 'He has heard.' It is often associated with the name Samantha, which is a feminine form of Samuel.
Meaning
He has heard
Language Evolution
Shimon (Hebrew), Samuel (Hebrew), Samantha (English), Samanta (English variation)
Historical Usage
The name Samanta gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Samantha.
Variants & Derivatives
Samantha, Sam, Sami
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Samanta is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Samanta Fox, English singer and television personality, Samanta Schubert, Polish actress
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 98 peak births in 2005
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Samanta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Samanta"
"Samanta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3722nd of 27321 | 418 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2471st of 35406 | 1,109 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5472nd of 30306 | 281 |
Regional Popularity of "Samanta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Samanta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
49.47% 2214th/4475 |
57.12% 2967th/5194 |
46.34% 2927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.14% 2939th/4582 |
38.07% 1966th/5164 |
33.71% 2465th/7313 |
21.51% 1605th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
76.47% 5217th/6822 |
59.86% 3757th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Samanta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Samanta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Samanta" in the United States
The name Samanta is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Samanta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Samanta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3722nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2471st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5472nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Samanta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.