Amy vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Amy Rank #228

Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #228 for Amy.

Is Amy or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Amy at #228 in the United States.

What do Amy and Sara mean?

Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amy and Sara boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.