Samanth Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-MANTH / /səˈmænt/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'told by God'; English: a variant of Samantha
Historical & Cultural Background
Samanth is a variant of the name Samantha, which has roots in Hebrew and English. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the meaning 'listener' or 'told by God'. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and media.
Trend Summary
Samanth is less common than its variant Samantha, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Samantha
International Variants
- Samantha (English)
- Samantha (Spanish)
- Samantha (Italian)
Famous people named Samanth
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Fictional characters named Samanth
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samanth was first seen in the United States in 1965. Samanth has ranked as high as #1134 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Samanth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samanth (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |