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Umar vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Umar Rank #1,167
Sami Rank #1,261

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1261 for Sami.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umar or Sami more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Umar and Sami mean?

Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Umar and Sami boy or girl names?

Umar is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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