US Popularity:2453
Origin:Finnish
Other Origin(s):Arabic, Hebrew
Meaning:Sublime, elevated, supreme; Name of God; God has heard; Flower
Sami is a gender-neutral name steeped in Finnish, Hebrew, and Arabic origins. Since the name means "sublime," "elevated," and “supreme” in Arabic, baby is bound to live life in the lap of luxury. In Finnish, Sami is a diminutive of the Hebrew name Samuel, which signifies “name of God” or “God has heard.” When chosen as a shortened version of Samantha, the meaning “flower” is added for your little petal. Also spelled as Samee and Samy, Sami is short, sweet, and flows off the tongue. This lyrical appellation exists as a first name, last name, and nickname across the globe, making it an affable name not many will mispronounce. Sami is adorable yet refined and will age well with baby as they blossom.

Sami Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sami is currently #2064 on The Bump
Boy:Sami is currently #1154 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sami is currently #1450 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sami is currently #2453 in U.S. births
Boy:Sami is currently #1299 in U.S. births
Girl:Sami is currently #4959 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#4959
in 2023
- 513
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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