Areej 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

Areej Rank #6,096
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #6096 for Areej.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Areej ___

  • Areej Nour
  • Areej Fatima
  • Areej Layla
  • Areej Hana
  • Areej Dina

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 Areej

Rania Nadia Yusuf Tariq Lina

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Areej or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Areej at #6096 in the United States.

What do Areej and Sami mean?

Areej means "fragrance, sweet scent" (Arabic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Areej and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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