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Faris vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1452 for Faris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and Sami mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Faris and Sami boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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