Khamari vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khamari

Boy #1,381 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, of the moon"

Origin: Arabic qamar (moon)

Cultural Roots

Arabic African American Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,381
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kha, Mari

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Khamari Rank #1,381
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #1381 for Khamari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khamari ___

  • Khamari James
  • Khamari Deon
  • Khamari Andre
  • Khamari Malik
  • Khamari Isaiah
  • Khamari Leon

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 Khamari

Amari Zaire Omari Kalani Imani

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khamari or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Khamari at #1381 in the United States.

What do Khamari and Sami mean?

Khamari means "moonlight, of the moon" (Arabic qamar (moon) origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Khamari and Sami boy or girl names?

Khamari is primarily a boy name. Sami is primarily a boy name.

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