The nameSamanta

Samanta is a variant of Samantha.

Meaning

Its origin is debated; Samantha appears in North America in the eighteenth century.

Origin

American English.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s.

Popularity of the name Samanta

Samanta in France

1993peak year (30 births)
635babies named Samanta in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Samanta was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 200 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Samanta. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Samanta in France were born before 1993.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samanta mean?

Its origin is debated; Samantha appears in North America in the eighteenth century.

What is the origin of the name Samanta?

American English.

Is Samanta a girl's or a boy's name?

Samanta is a girl's name.