Sammi-Jo
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sammi-Jo: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1995.
Sammi-Jo is a modern, hyphenated blend of Sammi—a diminutive of Samantha or Samuel, ultimately from the Hebrew *Shemu'el*, meaning "God has heard"—and Jo, a short form of Josephine or Joanna, from the Hebrew *Yohanan*, meaning "God is gracious." This compound name style, popular in the late 20th century, doesn't have famous historical bearers, but it reflects a trend of pairing familiar nicknames into a single given name. There are no notable places directly named after a Sammi-Jo, though Jo may call to mind the U.S. state of Georgia's abbreviation or the biblical Joppa. A charming note: Sammi-Jo combines two names rooted in divine hearing and grace, making it a heartfelt, faith-inspired choice for a daughter.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19954 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #5454 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y