Alice vs Amara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Amara Rank #121

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #121 for Amara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice 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 Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Amara

Zara Nia Kira Kai Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Amara more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Amara at #121 in the United States.

What do Alice and Amara mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Amara means "eternal, immortal" (Arabic origin).

Are Alice and Amara boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Amara is primarily a girl name.

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