Anas vs Sami

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
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anas Rank #1,382
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1382 for Anas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anas ___

  • Anas Muhammad
  • Anas Ahmad
  • Anas Ibrahim
  • Anas Yusuf
  • Anas Omar
  • Anas Kareem

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 Anas

Hamza Bilal Fatima Aisha Yusuf

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anas or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Anas at #1382 in the United States.

What do Anas and Sami mean?

Anas means "friendliness, sociability" (Arabic uns origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Anas and Sami boy or girl names?

Anas is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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