Amar vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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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
Nicknames
Sam

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Sami Rank #1,261

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1261 for Sami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Sami ___

  • Sami Ali
  • Sami Hassan
  • Sami Malik
  • Sami Ibrahim
  • Sami Yusuf
  • Sami Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Sami more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Amar and Sami mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Amar and Sami boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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