Sami
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced SAH-mee
Verified name
What does Sami mean?
Exalted, sublime, elevated
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 746 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 271 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sam
Variant: Sammy, Samee
Related: Samir
Using Sami across cultures
Short and easy to pronounce globally.
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