Addison vs Amara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Mara, Ami, Amy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Amara Rank #121

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #121 for Amara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Amara ___

  • Amara Grace
  • Amara Joy
  • Amara Rose
  • Amara Simone
  • Amara Faith
  • Amara Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Amara more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Addison and Amara mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin).

Are Addison and Amara boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Amara is primarily a girl name.

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