Amani vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,276
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,261
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #1,276
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1276 for Amani.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Amani and Sami mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Amani and Sami boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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