Kymora vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kymora

Girl #5,861 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"radiant, hopeful spirit (via Japanese ki + mora)"

Origin: Japanese/African-American

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,861
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky, Mora, Mori

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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

Kymora Rank #5,861
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #5861 for Kymora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kymora ___

  • Kymora Lee
  • Kymora Nicole
  • Kymora Renee
  • Kymora Grace
  • Kymora Belle
  • Kymora 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 Kymora

Kimani Darius Zora Malik Amara

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kymora or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Kymora at #5861 in the United States.

What do Kymora and Sami mean?

Kymora means "radiant, hopeful spirit (via Japanese ki + mora)" (Japanese/African-American origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Kymora and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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