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Sami vs Faris

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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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Faris Rank #1,452

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1452 for Faris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Faris more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Sami and Faris mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin).

Are Sami and Faris boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Faris is primarily a boy name.

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