Sami sits next to 5 phonetic neighbors — Sammy, Sadie, and Sana are the closest matches by sound. Most share Sami's Arabic-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"elevated, sublime"
"narrow strait"
"kindness, benevolence, care"
"snare, one who captivates (metaphorical)"
"favor, grace"
"gray settlement"
"lake, waterfall, pool"
"slender, slim"
"tailor, one who cuts cloth"
"literary invention (variant of Jessica)"
"valley + lake, meadow-pool"
"river flower (Guaraní myth)"
"white wave"
"beloved, gracious"
"she who judges"
"bee, to speak in words"
"lily, beautiful flower"
"wonderful things"
"grace"
"lake in a meadow"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Sami — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Sami.
Rhythm: Sami is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.