The nameSamy
Samy is a short form of Samuel or of the Arabic Sami.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew and Arabic
Meaning
Samy comes from Samuel, Hebrew, "name of God", or from the Arabic sami, "elevated".
Origin
Hebrew and Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Samy reached 1377th place in 2005.
Famous people named Samy
- Samy Naceri, actor
Popularity of the name Samy
Samy in the United States
Samy was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 261 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Samy. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Samy in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Samy in France
Samy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 5,160 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Samy. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Samy in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 257 births a year on average, against 367 in the five years before.
Samy in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Samy
Names from the same generation as Samy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samy mean?
Samy comes from Samuel, Hebrew, "name of God", or from the Arabic sami, "elevated".
What is the origin of the name Samy?
Hebrew and Arabic.
Is Samy a girl's or a boy's name?
Samy is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Samy?
In 2024, Samy was the 3902nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Samy?
Variants and related names of Samy include Samuel.
What are good sibling names for Samy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carmel, Shoshana, Marielle and Talya for a sister, Manasseh, Omer, Nahum and Lemuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Samy?
Samy Naceri, actor.