Samai

Samai is a girl baby name. Ranked #15,152 in the US, popular nicknames include Sam, Say, and Samie.

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Girl Name #15,152 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Samai is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Samai often also consider Samyiah, Quiniya, Ahmaria .

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Historical Record

Samai first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.

Over 171 babies have been named Samai in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Samai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,152 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#15,152
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#15,152
Total SSA Count
8

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Nicknames

Sam Say Samie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samai

Is Samai a boy or girl name?
Samai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #15152. As a boy name, it is ranked #24844. Samai is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Samai?
Samai is currently ranked #15152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Samai?
Common nicknames for Samai include Sam, Say, and Samie.
Is Samai a common or rare name?
Samai is an uncommon name, ranked #15152 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Samai?
Samai pairs well with Samyiah, Quiniya, Ahmaria, Indianna in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Samai?
Related spellings include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama.

About the Name Samai

Samai is a girl name .

Is Samai a boy or girl name? Samai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,152 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,844. Samai is more commonly used as a girl name.

Samai is currently ranked #15,152 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Samai include Sam, Say, and Samie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Samai include Samantha, Samara, Samadhi, Sama, Samaria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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