Alana vs Amara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alana

Girl #143 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"harmony, peaceful, beautiful"

Origin: Celtic Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lana, Ali, Allie

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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
Nicknames
Mara, Ami, Amy

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Popularity Comparison

Alana Rank #143
Amara Rank #121

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 vs #143 for Alana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alana ___

  • Alana Grace
  • Alana Marie
  • Alana Rose
  • Alana Faith
  • Alana Jane
  • Alana Claire

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 Alana

Fiona Sienna Declan Liam Brynn

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alana or Amara more popular?

Amara is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Alana at #143 in the United States.

What do Alana and Amara mean?

Alana means "harmony, peaceful, beautiful" (Celtic Irish origin). Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin).

Are Alana and Amara boy or girl names?

Alana is primarily a girl name. Amara is primarily a girl name.

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