Ama vs Binta

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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Binta

Girl #6,660 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"daughter"

Origin: Mandinka

Cultural Roots

Gambian Senegalese West African Mandinka

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,660
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bin, Binty

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Popularity Comparison

Ama Rank #6,604
Binta Rank #6,660

Ama is more popular, ranked #6604 vs #6660 for Binta.

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

Binta ___

  • Binta Marie
  • Binta Grace
  • Binta Joy
  • Binta Amara
  • Binta Kali
  • Binta Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ama

Kofi Kwame Adjoa Abena Kojo

If you choose Binta

Aminata Fatou Oumar Samba Mariama

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ama or Binta more popular?

Ama is more popular, ranked #6604 compared to Binta at #6660 in the United States.

What do Ama and Binta mean?

Ama means "born on Saturday" (Akan origin). Binta means "daughter" (Mandinka origin).

Are Ama and Binta boy or girl names?

Ama is primarily a girl name. Binta is primarily a girl name.

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