Ama vs Anh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ama

Girl #6,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,604
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Anh

Girl #6,405 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"light, brilliance, radiance"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,405
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Anh Rank #6,405

Anh is more popular, ranked #6405 vs #6604 for Ama.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ama ___

  • Ama Rose
  • Ama Grace
  • Ama Joy
  • Ama Pearl
  • Ama Adwoa
  • Ama Kofi

Anh ___

  • Anh Linh
  • Anh Thu
  • Anh Ngoc
  • Anh Mai
  • Anh Phuong
  • Anh Huong

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ama

Kofi Kwame Adjoa Abena Kojo

If you choose Anh

Linh Minh Thu Lan Duc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Anh more popular?

Anh is more popular, ranked #6405 compared to Ama at #6604 in the United States.

What do Ama and Anh mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Anh means "light, brilliance, radiance" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Ama and Anh boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Anh is primarily a girl name.

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