Sammy
s(am)-my
US Popularity:2880
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
Sammy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sammy is currently #2824 on The Bump
Boy:Sammy is currently #1932 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sammy is currently #1575 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sammy is currently #2880 in U.S. births
Boy:Sammy is currently #3407 in U.S. births
Girl:Sammy is currently #9882 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#9882
in 2022
+ 1202
from 2021
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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