Samantha
Meaning: Listener, flower
Origin: Aramaic/Hebrew (via English/Italian)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Italy: #210
Total births: 3,002
History: Possibly from Aramaic meaning listener. Adopted in Italy through American cultural influence from the 1970s.
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| Current rank (2024) | #215 |
| Babies named Samantha in 2024 | 37 |
| Total recorded in Italy | 3,002 |
| Peak year | 2000 (304 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #125 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (21 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Samantha
What does the name Samantha mean?
Samantha means “Listener, flower” from Aramaic/Hebrew (via English/Italian) roots.
What is the origin of the name Samantha?
Samantha has Aramaic/Hebrew (via English/Italian) origin. The traditional meaning is “Listener, flower”.
How popular is Samantha in Italy?
Samantha ranked #215 in Italy in 2024 — given to 37 babies that year.
When was Samantha most popular?
Samantha peaked in 2000 with 304 babies registered that year in Italy.
Is Samantha a boy or girl name?
Samantha is predominantly a girls' name in Italy — over 90% of Samanthas in registered births are female.
How long has Samantha been recorded in Italy?
Samantha appears in birth records in Italy across 21 years — from 1999 through 2024.