Sami vs Siham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Siham Rank #5,908

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #5908 for Siham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sami ___

  • Sami Ali
  • Sami Hassan
  • Sami Malik
  • Sami Ibrahim
  • Sami Yusuf
  • Sami Kareem

Siham ___

  • Siham Fatima
  • Siham Nour
  • Siham Amira
  • Siham Yasmin
  • Siham Layla
  • Siham Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

If you choose Siham

Samira Leila Mariam Yasmine Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Siham more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Siham at #5908 in the United States.

What do Sami and Siham mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Siham means "arrows" (Arabic origin).

Are Sami and Siham boy or girl names?

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

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