How Many People Are Named Sami?
Complete statistics for the name Sami: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sami means 'listener' in Arabic and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1 in 52,132 Americans bearing this name. There are around 6,330 people named Sami living today, making it a genuinely modern name since 68% are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 6,508 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sami Through the Generations
Sami's popularity has been on the rise, peaking in 2017 with 190 births. The name's current demographic shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 4,402 under 30, 1,902 aged between 30 and 60, and only 204 over 60. This indicates that Sami is a name predominantly chosen by parents in recent years, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sami's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Sami
How Many People Have the Name Sami?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,694 people in the United States currently share the name Sami. That works out to roughly 1 in every 195,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sami a Common or Rare Name?
Sami 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 Sami Mean?
Sami means "listener" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sami in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.
When Was Sami Most Popular?
The name Sami reached peak popularity in 2017, with 190 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Sami?
Approximately 1,694 people named Sami live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,694. That works out to roughly 1 in 195,661 Americans.
Is Sami a rare name?
Sami is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 195,661 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sami mean?
Sami means "listener" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Sami more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Sami are male and 21% are female.
When was Sami most popular?
Sami peaked in 2017 with 190 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.