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Sammy

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAM-ee /ˈsæm.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (Samantha is a feminine elaboration); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God has heard: Sammy pets Samantha/Samuel — 'God has heard'. Friendly, spunky, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (Samantha is a feminine elaboration); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6336 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194319132024

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

Sammy is a pet form of Samantha or Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (Samantha being a feminine elaboration; routes layered, which we note). A friendly, spunky name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; the full name is often Samantha).

It registers thinly as a formal name. Rare on its own, God-has-heard at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Samuel means 'God has heard; the name of God' (Hebrew Shemuel) and Samantha is its feminine elaboration — Sammy is a friendly pet form, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAM-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sammy — routes layered

Variations

SammieSamanthaSami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sammy mean?

Sammy pets Samantha/Samuel — Hebrew 'God has heard'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sammy?

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

Is Sammy a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Sammy?

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

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