Naimah vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Naimah Rank #6,737
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #6737 for Naimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naimah ___

No pairings available yet.

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Naimah

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If you choose Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naimah or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Naimah at #6737 in the United States.

What do Naimah and Sam mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Naimah and Sam boy or girl names?

Naimah is primarily a girl name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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