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Sami vs Elyas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Elyas

Boy #1,228 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Elyas Rank #1,228

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 vs #1261 for Sami.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Elyas more popular?

Elyas is more popular, ranked #1228 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Sami and Elyas mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Elyas means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sami and Elyas boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Elyas is primarily a boy name.

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