Romilly vs Sami

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Romilly

Girl #6,000 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman settlement"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

British French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Romy, Romi

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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

Romilly Rank #6,000
Sami Rank #1,261

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #6000 for Romilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Romilly ___

  • Romilly Jane
  • Romilly Clare
  • Romilly Rose
  • Romilly Kate
  • Romilly Elizabeth
  • Romilly Frances

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 Romilly

Cecily Imogen Crispin Jasper Cordelia

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romilly or Sami more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Romilly at #6000 in the United States.

What do Romilly and Sami mean?

Romilly means "from the Roman settlement" (Latin via French origin). Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin).

Are Romilly and Sami boy or girl names?

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

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