Told by God; listener
While its exact origins are debated, it is widely considered a feminine form of Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' It rose to massive popularity in the late 20th century, partly due to pop culture influences. It combines the Hebrew root with the suffix '-antha,' possibly influenced by the Greek word for flower.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead character and witch in the TV series Bewitched · Bewitched
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations
American peace activist and child actress
Academy Award-nominated English actress
Comedian and former host of Full Frontal
Pragmatic publicist in Sex and the City · Sex and the City
Australian professional tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Popular character from the American Girl doll line · American Girl
English pop singer and former glamour model
