Sami vs Raheem

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

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Raheem Rank #1,383

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1383 for Raheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Raheem more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Raheem at #1383 in the United States.

What do Sami and Raheem mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Sami and Raheem boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.

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