Malek vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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Malek Rank #1,428

Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Sami mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Malek and Sami boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.