Sam vs Shaira

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

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Popularity Comparison

Sam Rank #652
Shaira Rank #6,803

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #6803 for Shaira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sam ___

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

Shaira ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

If you choose Shaira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam or Shaira more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Shaira at #6803 in the United States.

What do Sam and Shaira mean?

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

Are Sam and Shaira boy or girl names?

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

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