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Sami vs Malek

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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Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Malek Rank #1,428

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Malek more popular?

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

What do Sami and Malek mean?

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

Are Sami and Malek boy or girl names?

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

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