Sammy
s(am)-my
US Popularity:3054
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:God has heard; Name of God; Praised, elevated, sublime
Sammy is a gender-neutral baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning “God has heard” or “name of God.” Alternatively, Sammy could be a respelling of the Arabic Sami, which means “praised,” “elevated,” or “sublime.” This name is often associated with Samuel and Samantha, or various other Sam names, as a common nickname. However, in the 1960s, Sammy finally took center stage as a given name in its own right. American singer, dancer, and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. toured the globe and made his name one to adore. As you can see, picking the name Sammy is surely a sublime choice.
Famous People Named Sammy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Sammy BaughFootball Player
- Sammy SosaBaseball Player
How Popular Is The Name Sammy?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sammy is currently #3037 on The Bump
Boy:Sammy is currently #1699 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sammy is currently #2059 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sammy is currently #3054 in U.S. births
Boy:Sammy is currently #1720 in U.S. births
Girl:Sammy is currently #4828 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4828
in 2023
+ 767
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 270, 519, 520
Behind the Name, Sammy, December 2009
Behind the Name, Samual, June 2023
Behind the Name, Samantha, May 2020
Name Doctor, Sammy
Behind the Name, Sami (2), December 2022
Name Doctor, Sami
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