Amarra vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amarra

Girl #6,099 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, eternal"

Origin: Igbo/Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American African Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,099
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Amy, Rara

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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

Amarra Rank #6,099
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #6099 for Amarra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amarra ___

  • Amarra Rose
  • Amarra Grace
  • Amarra Joy
  • Amarra Simone
  • Amarra Faith

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 Amarra

Imara Zara Kamari Malik Nadia

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amarra or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Amarra at #6099 in the United States.

What do Amarra and Sami mean?

Amarra means "grace, eternal" (Igbo/Yoruba origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Amarra and Sami boy or girl names?

Amarra is primarily a girl name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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