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Tamantha

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Pronounced tuh-MANTH-uh /təˈmænθ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Tamantha is a coined name that fuses a Ta- opening onto Samantha, giving a longer, softer variation on the popular name. Samantha's own origin is debated, often linked to Samuel with a feminine ending, so Tamantha inherits that uncertain but English-language background.Low

In 30 seconds: Tamantha blends Ta- with Samantha for a softer, longer twist. It was rare and peaked in the late nineteen-sixties (said tuh-MANTH-uh).
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningTamantha is a coined name that fuses a Ta- opening onto Samantha, giving a longer, softer variation on the popular name. Samantha's own origin is debated, often linked to Samuel with a feminine ending, so Tamantha inherits that uncertain but English-language background.
U.S. rank (1991)#15183 ↘ Falling
1991 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1967
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919661991

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

Tamantha is a made name, welding a Ta- syllable to Samantha. Samantha itself is of debated origin, most often tied to Samuel with a feminine ending, and Tamantha simply carries that background in a rarer, elaborated form. It reads as a warm, homespun mid-century coinage.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1967, and it stayed rare afterward. A woman named Tamantha then is in her late fifties today.

Did you know? Tamantha is an early example of the American habit of stretching a familiar name, here Samantha, by adding a fresh opening syllable to make something that feels custom.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Tamantha — Blend of Ta- and Samantha; Samantha's origin debated (likely tied to Samuel)

Variations

SamanthaTamenthaTammantha

Nicknames

TamTammyMantha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamantha mean?

It blends a Ta- opening with Samantha, whose own origin is debated but English.

How do you pronounce Tamantha?

It is said tuh-MANTH-uh /təˈmænθ.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Tamantha a boy or girl name?

Tamantha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Tamantha?

It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-sixties.

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