Unisex nameCurrently #1,263 in the USSteady
Sami
//ˈsæmi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sami's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sami's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sami |
|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 31 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 58 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 53 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 61 |
| 1986 | 62 |
| 1987 | 79 |
| 1988 | 93 |
| 1989 | 93 |
| 1990 | 89 |
| 1991 | 109 |
| 1992 | 98 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 123 |
| 1995 | 97 |
| 1996 | 128 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 122 |
| 1999 | 105 |
| 2000 | 114 |
| 2001 | 144 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2003 | 146 |
| 2004 | 162 |
| 2005 | 171 |
| 2006 | 157 |
| 2007 | 165 |
| 2008 | 177 |
| 2009 | 164 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 149 |
| 2013 | 155 |
| 2014 | 169 |
| 2015 | 184 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2018 | 186 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 165 |
| 2021 | 153 |
| 2022 | 155 |
| 2023 | 174 |
| 2024 | 177 |
Sami through the decades
- Sami peaked in 2017, when 190 babies were named Sami in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sami has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sami currently ranks #1,263 in the US and is holding steady.