Saleem vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saleem

Boy #2,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, sound, free from defects"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim/Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern 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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Saleem Rank #2,078

Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #2078 for Saleem.

Is Saleem or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Saleem at #2078 in the United States.

What do Saleem and Sami mean?

Saleem means "safe, sound, free from defects" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Saleem and Sami boy or girl names?

Saleem is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.