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Hakeem vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
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

Hakeem Rank #1,262
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Sami mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Hakeem and Sami boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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