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Sammie

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAM-ee /ˈsæm.i/High

Meaning: -ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Spunky and sweet: Sammie pets Samantha — 'God has heard' — for a daughter. Friendly, tomboyish, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaning-ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4443 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1943
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,833

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194318802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sammie is an -ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha, likely 'God has heard, listener' (a feminine of Samuel, from Hebrew Shmuel). A friendly, spunky tomboy name, here for girls.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare, God-has-heard at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Samantha (likely 'God has heard', a feminine echo of Samuel) gives the cheerful nickname Sammie — a spunky, unisex tomboy name, here for girls.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Samantha — root etymology

Variations

SammySamiSamantha

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sammie (singer) (1987-)
    American R&B singer known for the 2000 hit "I Like It"
  • ★Sammie Coates (1993-)
    American NFL wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers

If you like Sammie…

Sammy— the standard spelling
Sami— a fellow short spelling
Samantha— the full name
Frankie— another tomboy -ie name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sammie mean?

Sammie pets Samantha ('God has heard') or Samuel; for girls.

How do you pronounce Sammie?

It's said SAM-ee /ˈsæm.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sammie a boy or girl name?

Sammie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sammie?

Sammie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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