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Elise vs Amara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elise

Girl #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,266
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Amara

Girl #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African Igbo Yoruba Swahili Sanskrit American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,288
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Elise Rank #252
Amara Rank #121

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #252 for Elise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elise or Amara more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Elise at #252 in the United States.

What do Elise and Amara mean?

Elise means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via French origin). Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin).

Are Elise and Amara boy or girl names?

Elise is primarily a girl name. Amara is primarily a girl name.

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