Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Samai since 2001
Babies named Samai per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79 | 0 |
| 2010s | 71 | 6 |
| 2020s | 27 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Samai is a modern, melodious name first recorded in the United States in 2001. Its origins are debated, but it likely draws from Arabic or Sanskrit roots. Despite its recent entry, the name has maintained a low profile, never cracking the top 10,000. Its peak popularity came in 2009, but it has since remained stable. With a 2025 ranking of 13,208 and a birth rate of roughly 1 in 267,878, Samai remains a rare and distinctive choice. The name has not been recorded in any top states, reflecting its scattered adoption across the country. Parents drawn to Samai often appreciate its soft sound and cross-cultural appeal.
Samai may be a variant of the Arabic name Sami, meaning 'elevated' or 'sublime', or stem from 'sama' meaning 'sky'. It is also reminiscent of the Sanskrit-derived Samaya, meaning 'time' or 'auspicious moment'. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 2000s, likely as part of the trend of melodic, cross-cultural names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Mai
Sibling names for Samai
Names that share Samai's style, for a brother or sister.
