Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Sami Rank #1,261

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1261 for Sami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sami more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sami mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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