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Ama vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ama

Girl #6,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,604
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #6604 for Ama.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Emily mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Ama and Emily boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.

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