Total births
601
Girls' name · since 1965
Samanatha
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 601 babies named Samanatha, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 601
- total births
- 1965–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Samanatha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 601 have been recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Samanatha recorded 601 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2009.
- 601 total births
- 1965–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
601 girls have been named Samanatha since 1965, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 601
- total births
- 1965–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Samanatha was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
34 babies were named Samanatha in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Samanatha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Samanatha splits its recorded history at 1988: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Samanatha at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Samanatha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2009
- Peak year (1987)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Samanatha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Samanatha's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Samanatha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s
1980s
210 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s 66
2000s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 218 births (36% of all-time use).
How Samanatha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Samanatha's total volume
Samanatha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Samanatha by state
Where Samanatha concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Samanatha's total US births 1.8%
Even split
11 of 601 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Samanatha? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 601 babies named Samanatha. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 34 births.
When was Samanatha most popular? ▼
Samanatha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Samanatha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Samanatha are California (11 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Samanatha been used? ▼
Records for Samanatha go back to 1965, giving 45 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Samanatha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Samantha, Samara, Samira, Sammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Samanatha's data
- Samanatha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Samanathas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Samanatha
Nearby Names Like Samanatha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Samanatha
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Samara Girl
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Samira Girl
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Sammie Girl
#4389 7,833 births
Samiyah Girl
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Compare Samanatha side by side: Samanatha vs Samantha Samanatha vs Samara Samanatha vs Samira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1965–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Samanatha: Baby Name Since 1965 - 601 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/samanatha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Samanatha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.