Samantha
Meaning: God has heard; told by God
Origin: Possibly a feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew Shemu'el) combined with the suffix -antha, or of Aramaic origin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #18
Total births: 16,029
History: Samantha peaked in the 1980s-90s in Australia. The name has a strong, capable character. Samantha represents the generation of Australian women who came of age during the reform era — equal opportunity, anti-discrimination laws, and a new vision of Australian womanhood.
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| Current rank (2013) | #84 |
| Babies named Samantha in 2013 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 16,029 |
| Peak year | 1988 (804 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1966–2013 (48 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 43 spots |
Frequently asked about Samantha
What does the name Samantha mean?
Samantha means “God has heard; told by God” from Possibly a feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew Shemu'el) combined with the suffix -antha, or of Aramaic origin roots.
What is the origin of the name Samantha?
Samantha has Possibly a feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew Shemu'el) combined with the suffix -antha, or of Aramaic origin origin. The traditional meaning is “God has heard; told by God”.
How popular is Samantha in Australia?
Samantha ranked #84 in Australia in 2013 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Samantha most popular?
Samantha peaked in 1988 with 804 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Samantha a boy or girl name?
Samantha is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Samanthas in registered births are female.
Is the name Samantha rising or falling in popularity?
Samantha has fallen 43 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #41 in 2008 to #84 in 2013.
How long has Samantha been recorded in Australia?
Samantha appears in birth records in Australia across 48 years — from 1966 through 2013.