Sami vs Yazan

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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Yazan

Boy #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, determined"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Jordanian Syrian Palestinian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Zan

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Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Yazan Rank #1,186

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 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

Yazan ___

  • Yazan Ahmad
  • Yazan Ibrahim
  • Yazan Tariq
  • Yazan Hassan
  • Yazan Ali
  • Yazan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

If you choose Yazan

Tariq Layla Amira Sana Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Yazan more popular?

Yazan is more popular, ranked #1186 compared to Sami at #1261 in the United States.

What do Sami and Yazan mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Yazan means "steadfast, determined" (Arabic origin).

Are Sami and Yazan boy or girl names?

Sami is primarily a boy name. Yazan is primarily a boy name.

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