Samy
Samy is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard; name of God.
Origin and history
Samy is a spelling variant of Sammy, a classic diminutive of the Hebrew name Samuel. It carries the meaning 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. While relatively rare in the United States, it is occasionally used as a standalone given name or as a short form.
Popularity in the United States
895 babies in the United States have been named Samy since 1880. It ranks #3783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.5 %)
- FL (22.1 %)
- NY (22.1 %)
- MA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 106 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 256 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Famous people named Samy
- Samy Naceri: Actor
Fun facts
- Samy is a streamlined alternative spelling to the more traditional English format, Sammy.
- Samy is a relatively rare given name in the United States, given to around 150 boys in recent years.