Holding steady.
Popularity of Samanda since 1970
Babies named Samanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Samanda is a modern American coinage from the 1970s, blending Samantha and Amanda. It first appeared in records in 1970 and saw its peak usage in 1994. The name has remained consistently low in use, never entering the top 1000, and has a stable trajectory. Its rarity means it is not associated with any particular state or region. As a blend, Samanda reflects a trend of combining popular names to create something unique, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with familiar sounds.
Samanda is a modern coinage, formed by blending the names Samantha and Amanda. It first appeared in the United States in the 1970s, with its peak usage in 1994. The name has remained in occasional use since then, but never reached high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sami, Manda, Sandy
Sibling names for Samanda
Names that share Samanda's style, for a brother or sister.
