Samatha

Samatha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Samatha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Samatha

Samatha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Samatha first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #780 in 1989, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Samatha in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#780 in 1989
Peak year
1989
Total since 1880
4,202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Samatha mean?

The meaning of Samatha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Samatha a boy or girl name?

Samatha is a girl name.

What origin is the name Samatha?

Samatha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Samatha?

Samatha first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #780 in 1989, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].