Embree vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Embree

Girl #6,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat-topped hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,073
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Bree

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Embree Rank #6,073
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #6073 for Embree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Embree ___

  • Embree Grace
  • Embree Claire
  • Embree Jane
  • Embree Rose
  • Embree Mae
  • Embree Ann

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 Embree

Wren Sloane Finn Archer Lila

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Embree or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Embree at #6073 in the United States.

What do Embree and Sami mean?

Embree means "flat-topped hill" (Old English origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Embree and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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