Zamantha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzah-MAN-tha / /zəˈmæntə/Modern; American
Meaning
Combination of 'Z' and 'Samantha'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zamantha is a modern name that appears to be a blend of the letter 'Z' and the more traditional name Samantha. It reflects a trend in contemporary naming practices where unique spellings and combinations are favored. The name Samantha itself has roots in Hebrew and Aramaic, meaning 'listener' or 'told by God'. Zamantha may appeal to parents looking for a distinctive yet familiar name for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Zamantha is a relatively uncommon name with limited historical usage, reflecting modern naming trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zamantha was first seen in the United States in 1989. Zamantha has ranked as high as #1369 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Zamantha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zamantha (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |