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SHAHR-luht
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Sammi
GirlEnglish· “pet form of Samantha”
- Meaning
- pet form of Samantha
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SAM-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #6,280
- US babies 2025
- 19
- Best rank
- #1,795 (1974)
- Peak year
- 1974
Meaning and origin of Sammi
Sammi is an English name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Samantha”.
Sammi is a pet form of Samantha, and sometimes of Samuel or Samara. Samantha appeared in eighteenth-century New England, perhaps as a feminine form of Samuel with the -antha ending of Anthea, though its origin is uncertain. Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemuel, usually explained as "name of God" or "God has heard." Samantha became widely popular in the late twentieth century, helped by the television series Bewitched. It is said SAM-ee. Sammie, Sammy and Sami are other spellings, and the -i ending is the one most often used for girls.
Popularity over time
Sammi first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,795 in 1974, the same year it reached its highest count of 50 babies. In 2025, 19 babies were named Sammi, and it ranked #6,280 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,967 in 1950, #3,582 in 1980, #3,965 in 2000, #4,291 in 2010, and #6,280 in 2025. Of the 1,676 US girls named Sammi since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 302 babies. Since 2010, 406 more have been named Sammi.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Christena, Betina, Lauralee, Cleopatra, and Zulma.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sammi ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3452 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Sammi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Sammi is usually pronounced SAM-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-mi”.
Middle names for Sammi
A few middle names that flow with Sammi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sammi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sammi mean?
Sammi is an English name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Samantha”.
What is the origin of the name Sammi?
Sammi has English roots. Sammi is a pet form of Samantha, and sometimes of Samuel or Samara.
Is Sammi a popular name?
Not especially. Sammi ranked #6,280 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sammi a boy or girl name?
Sammi is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Sammi over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Sammi?
Sammi is usually pronounced SAM-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings