Sami vs Emil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sami

Boy #1,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elevated, sublime, high"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Middle Eastern Finnish Scandinavian Muslim

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Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

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Sami Rank #1,261

Emil Rank #1,253

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 vs #1261 for Sami.

Is Sami or Emil more popular?

Emil is more popular, ranked #1253 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Sami and Emil mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Sami and Emil boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Emil is primarily a boy name.