Sammatha is a unique and distinctive given name, of unknown etymology. It is believed to have originated from either Scottish Gaelic or Irish Gaelic roots, though its exact meaning remains unclear. Sammatha is composed of two elements: 'Samm-' which could be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'sams' meaning 'together', and '-tha' which might originate from the Irish Gaelic suffix '-thach' indicating an association with a place or thing. However, these interpretations are speculative as there's no definitive source for this name. Despite its uncertain origins, Sammatha possesses a certain charm and uniqueness that sets it apart from more common names.
Between 1981 and 1995, the name Sammatha was given to a total of 54 babies. There were some years where more than one child shared this unusual name, with peaks occurring in 1990 and 1991 when 10 and 9 children respectively were named Sammatha. However, these were not consistent trends as the number of births fluctuated significantly from year to year.