Holding steady.
Popularity of Smantha since 1969
Babies named Smantha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 182 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Smantha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, a creative respelling of the more established Samantha. It reached its peak popularity in 1988, when the name was most frequently chosen. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. While no top states were recorded, Smantha reflects the broader trend of inventive spellings that emerged in the late 20th century.
Smantha is a variant spelling of Samantha, a name that first appeared in the 18th century in America. The exact derivation is debated; it may be a feminine form of Samuel (Hebrew 'name of God') combined with the popular suffix '-antha', or a blend of Sam and Anthea (Greek 'flower').
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Smanthy
Variants: Samantha
Sibling names for Smantha
Names that share Smantha's style, for a brother or sister.
