Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Samanthia

Name: Popularity of the name Samanthia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Samanthia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,431

Peak Rank

#2,204 (1965)

Total Babies

492

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2002

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#2204

Peak Rank

492

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Samanthia

Samanthia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 29 Samanthias were born — ranking #2,204 that year. As of 2026, Samanthia ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 492 Samanthias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Samanthia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Samanthia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Samantha
Somnia
Samanala
Cynthia
Cinthia
Samana
Semana
Synthia
Xanthia
Zoomania
Seminara
Semantic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Samanthia

What does the name Samanthia mean?

Samanthia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Samanthia in 2026?

In 2026, Samanthia ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Samanthia most popular?

Samanthia reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #2,204 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Samanthia most popular?

Samanthia has historically been most popular in Florida, Georgia, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Samanthia.

Is Samanthia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Samanthia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Samanthia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Samanthia include Aurilla, Ilma, Opie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Samanthia

Samanthia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 492 births in the dataset. Samanthia's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #2,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Samanthia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.