How Many People Are Named Samai?

Complete statistics for the name Samai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Samai
Very Rare
Arabic

Samai means 'morning' in Arabic, making it a name that starts the day beautifully. Only 176 people named Samai live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,878,949 Americans share this rare name. The majority of people named Samai are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~176
Living in US
1 in 1,878,949
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Morning
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Fresh Hopeful Energetic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

82,884
Worldwide Bearers
#12,011
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
71,362
🇮🇳 India
6,550
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,019
🇰🇭 Cambodia
328
🇵🇰 Pakistan
200
🇧🇷 Brazil
197
🇲🇾 Malaysia
186
🇲🇽 Mexico
170
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
150
🇺🇸 United States
103

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (3%)
♀ Female
170 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
177
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 177 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Samai Through the Generations

Samai, a name that evokes the freshness of morning, has seen its peak popularity in 2009 when 18 babies were given this name. Since then, the trend has remained stable, with 177 Samais born across all generations. Interestingly, all 176 living Samais are under 30 years old, indicating that this name is predominantly chosen by younger parents who appreciate its unique and modern flair. With an average age of 14, Samai is truly a name of the new generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Samai's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Samai

How Many People Have the Name Samai?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 176 people in the United States currently share the name Samai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,878,949 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Samai a Common or Rare Name?

Samai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Samai Mean?

Samai means "morning" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Samai in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Samai Most Popular?

The name Samai reached peak popularity in 2009, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Samai?

Approximately 176 people named Samai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 177. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,878,949 Americans.

Is Samai a rare name?

Samai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,878,949 Americans has this name.

What does the name Samai mean?

Samai means "morning" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Samai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Samai are male and 97% are female.

When was Samai most popular?

Samai peaked in 2009 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US176
All-Time Births177
1 in X1 in 1,878,949
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#12,011
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.