Price, value, or precious
In Arabic, Samani is often associated with the concept of being valuable or precious. It can also be found as a surname in various cultures, notably within the Persian and Indian regions, sometimes referring to the Samanid Empire. As a first name, it is rare and carries an air of sophisticated rarity.
Less common today
Samani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,329 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).