Annamae 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

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Popularity Comparison

Annamae Rank #5,922
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #5922 for Annamae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annamae ___

  • Annamae Louise
  • Annamae Grace
  • Annamae Ruth
  • Annamae Jean
  • Annamae Claire
  • Annamae Elizabeth

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 Annamae

Ellie Clara Ruby Henry James

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annamae or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Annamae at #5922 in the United States.

What do Annamae and Sami mean?

Annamae means "bitter, beloved" (Hebrew origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Annamae and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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