Sami vs Umar

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

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Umar

Boy #1,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, thriving, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic West African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,167
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Umar Rank #1,167

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 vs #1261 for Sami.

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

Umar ___

  • Umar Abdullah
  • Umar Ali
  • Umar Ibrahim
  • Umar Hassan
  • Umar Malik
  • Umar Khalil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

If you choose Umar

Ibrahim Ali Fatima Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Umar more popular?

Umar is more popular, ranked #1167 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Sami and Umar mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Umar means "flourishing, thriving, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Sami and Umar boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Umar is primarily a boy name.

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