Sami vs Zohra

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

All Clear

Zohra

Girl #5,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, blossom, brilliance"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian North African Moroccan Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,981
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo, Zoe

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sami Rank #1,261
Zohra Rank #5,981

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 vs #5981 for Zohra.

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

Zohra ___

  • Zohra Layla
  • Zohra Nour
  • Zohra Amira
  • Zohra Leila
  • Zohra Salma
  • Zohra Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sami

Omar Layla Kareem Nadia Rami

If you choose Zohra

Zahra Amira Layla Nour Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sami or Zohra more popular?

Sami is more popular, ranked #1261 compared to Zohra at #5981 in the United States.

What do Sami and Zohra mean?

Sami means "elevated, sublime, high" (Arabic origin). Zohra means "flower, blossom, brilliance" (Arabic origin).

Are Sami and Zohra boy or girl names?

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

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