Aila vs Amaris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aila

Girl #793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, blessed"

Origin: Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scottish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#793
Total SSA Count
354
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aila Rank #793
Amaris Rank #859

Aila is more popular, ranked #793 vs #859 for Amaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aila ___

  • Aila Rose
  • Aila Mae
  • Aila Jean
  • Aila Grace
  • Aila Fern
  • Aila Blue

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aila

Isla Freya Astrid Soren Finn

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aila or Amaris more popular?

Aila is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Amaris at #859 in the United States.

What do Aila and Amaris mean?

Aila means "holy, blessed" (Finnish origin). Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aila and Amaris boy or girl names?

Aila is primarily a girl name. Amaris is primarily a girl name.

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