Amani vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Boy #1,276 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, security"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,276
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #1,276
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1276 for Amani.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Amani at #1276 in the United States.

What do Amani and Amar mean?

Amani means "peace, security" (Swahili origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amani and Amar boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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