Sammi

Sammi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Sammi

  • A female given name, diminutive of Samantha.

Etymology

Respelling of Sammy.

How popular is Sammi?

19U.S. babies in 2025
#1795peak rank (1974)
1,732babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,676 girls and 56 boys in the U.S. have been named Sammi (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1795 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #8070 in 2000. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sammi FAQ

What does the name Sammi mean?

A female given name, diminutive of Samantha. Respelling of Sammy.

How popular is the name Sammi?

Since 1880, 1,676 girls and 56 boys in the U.S. have been named Sammi (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1795 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #8070 in 2000. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Sammi a boy or girl name?

Sammi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,676 girls and 56 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.